Senior AI Engineer

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant's IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Artificial Intelligence Engineer to join our team. You will leverage deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, chatbots, and robotics to enhance business outcomes and drive innovation. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help shape our AI strategy and demonstrate the potential of AI through early-stage solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to capitalize on emerging trends and technologies to make a real-world impact.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct R&D processes to align with our AI strategy.

Lead cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize key business areas where AI solutions can drive significant benefits.

Develop and analyze AI and machine learning (ML) solutions while maintaining high ethical standards.

Collaborate on functional design, process design (including scenario design and flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures with an advanced engineering team and executive leadership.

Develop generative AI-based software solutions based on customer specifications and requirements.

Document and articulate solution architecture and lessons learned for each exploration and accelerated incubation.

Develop automated tools to create test frameworks for multiple test cases.

Execute comprehensive testing against generative AI models to ensure all features function as intended.

Collaborate with multiple test teams to design and develop verification and validation strategies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Over 7 years of experience as a software tester or software quality assurance specialist.

At least 5 years of experience in embedded software development.

More than 3 years of experience applying AI to practical and comprehensive technology solutions.

Over 3 years of experience with MLOps, LLMOps, deep learning, TensorFlow, Python, and NLP.

Knowledge of basic algorithms, object-oriented and functional design principles, and best-practice patterns.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field.

Experience with innovation accelerators.

Experience with cloud environments.

Compensation: - $100,000 to $150,000 +/- and this position are also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Application will be accepted till 03/21/2025

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

* Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

* 401(k) plan and contributions

* Long-term/Short-term Disability

* Paid Parental Leave

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.