Job Highlights

Company : Cognizant
Role : AI Engineer
Work Model : Hybrid
Experience : 0 - 2 - 8 Years

About The Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will build and deploy real-world Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions directly within client environments. You'll work closely with architects, engineers and stakeholders to rapidly transform ideas into production-ready AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and deploy Agentic AI workflows.
  • Develop end-to-end RAG pipelines.
  • Implement retrieval optimization and vector databases.
  • Deploy production-ready AI applications.
  • Instrument AI systems with monitoring and observability tools.
  • Collaborate directly with client teams.
  • Create working demos and rapid prototypes.
  • Participate in design reviews and feedback cycles.

AI & Agentic Technologies

LangGraph CrewAI AutoGen AWS Bedrock Agents RAG Vector Databases Prompt Engineering LLM Evaluation

Technical Skills

Python JavaScript TypeScript REST APIs Git CI/CD Docker SQL AWS Azure GCP

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI projects.
  • Knowledge of Agent Frameworks and Orchestration.
  • Experience with LLM Observability tools.
  • GitHub projects, hackathons or production AI deployments.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Client-facing communication skills.

Why Join Cognizant?

  • Work on cutting-edge Generative AI projects.
  • Collaborate with enterprise clients globally.
  • Access one of the industry's best learning ecosystems.
  • Sponsored certifications and mentorship programs.
  • Career growth across 350,000+ roles worldwide.
  • Meaningful impact through AI-driven transformation.

Benefits

  • Financial Wellbeing Programs.
  • Healthcare & Mental Wellness Support.
  • Flexible Career Development Opportunities.
  • Learning Platforms & Certifications.
  • Global Career Mobility.
  • Inclusive Work Culture.

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a global AI Builder and technology services company helping enterprises create business value through full-stack AI solutions. With deep engineering expertise and industry knowledge, Cognizant enables organizations to accelerate innovation and digital transformation worldwide.