Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Krakow, Poland

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Posted on: 10/15/2026 - Application Deadline: -

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We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer This role is Hybrid, Krakow Office

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be designing and delivering solutions that scale to meet the needs of some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the world. You will work with team members to understand and exceed the expectations of users, constantly pushing the technical envelope, and helping Cornerstone deliver great results. Working in an agile software development framework as a Scrum Lead, focused on development sprints and regular release cycles, you’ll own the complete technical delivery of the application and mentor juniors. Our modern Cracow office is located in the city center (5 minutes’ walk from Main Railway Station). We offer stationery, and hybrid work based on your own preference.

In this role you will...

• Work in a global team, delivering SaaS software on private or public cloud.
• Lead various technical activities related to software development (design, code creation and review, CI/CD promotion, Level 3 support).
• Guide the team to select the most effective technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with the product team and the wider organization to plan, design, and scope new initiatives and features, and identify opportunities for enhancements
• Be responsible for the overall quality of the product, including test coverage, including unit, integration, and automated functional tests.
• Provide architectural direction and guidance for the initiative and the team.
• Provide guidance to other engineers and quality assurance staff to ensure our requirements for quality, security, scalability, and usability are met.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and provide leadership and mentorship to other software engineers.
• Last but not least you will have a direct impact on the final product, its quality and how it is perceived by customers.

You’ve Got What It Takes If You Have / Are...

• 6+ years of Java, Ruby or C# development experience with a focus on microservices architecture
• Previous experience and proven track record of complex programming, preferable in Enterprise business
• Experience in leading a development of a feature or part of a product
• Deep understanding of Web Services software
• Working knowledge of AWS Cloud services
• Experience of working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Grasp of software design principles
• Excellent command of English, both verbal & written
• Enthusiastic to start a career in an international company leading in e-learning and talent acquisition software industry
• A seasoned technical expert with a strong sense of ownership
• Eager to share your knowledge to the team of talented & multidisciplinary software engineers
• An excellent communicator
• Understand both technology and product well
• Open minded, enthusiastic to take on new technical challenges and find effective solutions for requirements set by the market
• Open to self-development and continuous learning
• Are able to Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Have consideration for privacy and security obligations

Our Culture:

Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.

Who We Are:

At Cornerstone, we believe in AI that works in the service of people, amplifying their judgment to drive high-performing, future-ready organizations forward. Cornerstone Workforce AI™, the intelligence platform for workforce readiness, brings together workforce and labor market data into a proprietary Cornerstone People Graph™, translating signals into intelligence, targeting learning where it matters, developing critical skills, and surfacing hidden talent. Delivered as an open, enterprise platform across whatever application your people work in every day, Cornerstone Workforce AI is built for scale, security, and trust, with certified AI guardrails. As an industry leader, Cornerstone is helping approximately 7,000 organizations, 140M+ users, across 186 countries build continuous workforce readiness.

Total Rewards:

At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 193800 - 310100 PLN.

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Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. We are proud to be an EOE Protected Veterans/Disability workplace and an affirmative action employer.