About the Position

Frontier Engineer (Agentic_AI) - Canada

Published on Sep. 04, 2026

Location: Canada / Canada

Job category: Technology & Engineering

Work model: Work from Office

About the Role

As a Frontier Engineer (AI/Agentic), you will make an impact by helping build scalable, cost-optimized, and secure AI-enabled solutions that reimagine business processes and deliver measurable outcomes for clients. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Forward team and work collaboratively with experienced engineers, architects, data scientists, and AI practitioners in a small, cross-functional pod.

Responsibilities

Use AI-assisted and augmented development tools to build, test, debug, deploy, and enhance software solutions and scalable, secure systems.
Support the development of AI-enabled applications, agentic workflows, and automation solutions, including context and harness engineering.
Help evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, performance, and business relevance.
Contribute to knowledge and context systems, retrieval workflows, testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support.
Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices while continuously learning new tools and technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
Recent graduate or early-career professional with technical experience gained through coursework, internships, co-ops, research, military experience, certifications, hackathons, capstone projects, or personal projects.
Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, data engineering, or automation.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with strong written and verbal communication.
Curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Nice to Have

Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development tools.
Exposure to APIs, automation platforms, databases, software development methodologies, or data engineering concepts.
Familiarity with source control tools such as Git and collaborative development practices.

We Offer

Total Compensation: The base salary for this position is $100,000 per year. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Location: Hybrid work model requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mississauga or Toronto, ON.
Start Date: Onboarding candidates on a rolling basis through 2026 and 2027.

About the Company

Cognizant Forward is at the forefront of how Cognizant is helping organizations navigate the AI era. Bringing together leading engineers, architects, and innovators, the team demonstrates what is possible when emerging technologies are applied to real business challenges. Backed by more than 30 years of transformation experience, more than $1 billion invested in responsible AI capabilities, 67 patents, and one of the world's most extensively trained workforces on leading LLMs, Cognizant Forward reimagines how companies operate and unlock new possibilities for the future.

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 enable 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.

Things to Know Before You Apply

Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
Inclusion: 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, provincial, or local laws.

Apply now and join our team to make an impact in the AI era!

Frontier Engineer (Agentic_AI)

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