AI Engineer

About the Position

AI Engineer

As an AI Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and enabling AI-driven cloud solutions that help organizations accelerate innovation and business value. You will be a valued member of the engineering team, collaborating with architects, developers, data professionals, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and modern solutions leveraging AWS cloud technologies and AI/ML capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services across Analytics, Compute, Database, Application Integration, and Serverless technologies.
• Partner with Agile teams to define scalable architectures and deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Apply AI/ML capabilities, patterns, and integration approaches to support intelligent business applications and digital transformation initiatives.
• Establish and promote best practices for data security, ingestion, warehousing, storage, and governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate requirements, recommend technical solutions, and communicate architectural decisions effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, solution architecture, or business technology development.
• 2+ years of experience working with AI/ML technologies, capabilities, integration patterns, and enterprise use cases.
• Proven experience designing, architecting, and developing solutions using AWS Cloud technologies.
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS services across Analytics, Application Integration, Compute, Database, and Serverless categories.
• Strong understanding of data standards, including security, ingestion, warehousing, and storage practices.
• Experience collaborating within Agile delivery teams and applying software engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Snowflake data platform.
• Experience with data integration tools such as Matillion, Pentaho, or IBM DataStage.
• Knowledge of APIs, Apigee, developer portals, JSON, and RESTful services.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and predictive analytics techniques.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Ansible, and Nexus.
• Familiarity with DevOps and DevSecOps practices and tools including Jenkins, Git, GitHub, Chef, Puppet, and Packer.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

We Offer

• Salary: Between $115,000 - $130,000 annually depending on experience and other qualifications.
• Benefits:
  • 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

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Note: This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until August 30, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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