Senior AI/ML Engineer - Generative AI & Cloud - Onsite

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Washington, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Engineering
Web Development
Python
Natural Language Processing
TensorFlow
Enterprise Search
Google Cloud Platform
PyTorch
Large Language Models
Prompt Engineering
Software Application Programming
Generative AI
Information Technology
Performance Monitor
Cosmos DB
Virtual Agents
Splunk
Api Management
Databricks

Job description

About the Role Our ITS Operations Products team (ITSOP) is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade AI solutions. You'll lead LLM integration initiatives, build agentic AI applications, and collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.

What You'll Do

  • Architect and deploy scalable, secure cloud-based AI solutions leveraging LLMs from Google and OpenAI
  • Build applications using LangChain, LangGraph, vector databases, and text embeddings
  • Integrate Azure services (Functions, API Management, Cosmos DB, Cognitive Services, Databricks, and more) into production AI systems
  • Lead performance monitoring using Splunk and AppInsights; ensure security and compliance
  • Mentor team members and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Stay current with AI advancements to continuously improve enterprise search and AI solutions

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python; hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Proven experience with LangChain, LangGraph, agentic AI, and prompt engineering
  • Strong knowledge of Azure and/or Google Cloud platforms
  • Experience with vector databases, NLP, and generative AI models

Professional:

  • 3-5 years in AI development and implementation
  • Background in cloud-native and hybrid web development
  • Experience with AI governance and enterprise-scale deployments

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field.

Benefits & conditions

Compensation: - $Base Salary + COLA and this position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and COLA, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 6/4/2026

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

About the company

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.

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