Native AI Engineer at Cognizant

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Job Title - Native AI developer Key Responsibilities • Build and deploy AI-native applications, copilots, and intelligent agents. • Develop solutions using LLMs such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, or Llama. • Design and implement RAG pipelines with vector databases. • Integrate AI applications with enterprise data sources, APIs, and business systems. • Create prompts, workflows, and multi-agent solutions to automate business processes. • Optimize AI models for performance, accuracy, scalability, and cost efficiency. • Collaborate with business and engineering teams to deliver AI-driven solutions. Required Skills • Strong proficiency in Python. • Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). • Knowledge of RAG, vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search. • Experience with AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Semantic Kernel. • Understanding of AI agent development and orchestration. • Experience with REST APIs, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), and CI/CD processes. • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $100K-150Kdepending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. 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 J Additional employment information Compensation 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. 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. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. About Cognizant: 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.

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Job Title - Native AI developer
Build and deploy AI-native applications, copilots, and intelligent agents.
Develop solutions using LLMs such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, or Llama.
Design and implement RAG pipelines with vector databases.
Integrate AI applications with enterprise data sources, APIs, and business systems.
Create prompts, workflows, and multi-agent solutions to automate business processes.
Optimize AI models for performance, accuracy, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Collaborate with business and engineering teams to deliver AI-driven solutions.
Strong proficiency in Python.
Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Knowledge of RAG, vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search.
Experience with AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Semantic Kernel.
Understanding of AI agent development and orchestration.
Experience with REST APIs, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), and CI/CD processes.
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes..
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $100K-150Kdepending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Long-term/Short-term Disability
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 J
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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