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[Remote] AI Forward Deployed Engineer

Remote · South Africa Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is hiring an AI Forward Deployed Engineer to partner with clients on designing, building, and deploying AI, data, cloud, and digital solutions. The role serves as a technical advisor and leads solution discovery, architecture, and technical delivery to support digital transformation and measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Partner directly with client stakeholders to understand business objectives, operational challenges, and technical requirements while serving as a trusted technical advisor
  • Lead discovery workshops, technical assessments, and solution envisioning sessions to translate business needs into scalable solution architectures and implementation roadmaps
  • Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications, APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations that accelerate time-to-value
  • Build and implement Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, including AI copilots, intelligent workflows, and autonomous agents
  • Own technical delivery across client-facing initiatives, driving rapid iteration, production readiness, adoption, and measurable business outcomes

Skills

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, technical consulting, customer-facing engineering, or similar roles
  • Strong programming expertise in one or more languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go
  • Experience developing cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, including APIs, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, enterprise integrations, stakeholder management, and client-facing consulting engagements
  • Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions and driving projects from concept through production deployment
  • Experience deploying Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions in enterprise environments
  • Hands-on experience with LLM platforms such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or Google Gemini
  • Experience with AI frameworks and orchestration platforms including LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, vector databases, and knowledge graph solutions
  • Experience building AI copilots, intelligent automation solutions, RAG architectures, and enterprise knowledge management platforms
  • Experience working directly with clients in consulting, solution engineering, customer engineering, or forward deployed engineering capacities
  • Experience delivering technology solutions across industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, or Logistics
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

  • Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
  • Remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan and company contributions
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance programs
  • Learning and development programs, certifications, and career advancement opportunities
  • Wellness and mental health resources
  • Career growth and internal mobility opportunities
  • Benefits may vary by location and employment status and are subject to change.

Company Overview

  • Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cognizant.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Cognizant has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5746 in 2026, 11112 in 2025, 11423 in 2024, 13054 in 2023, 13876 in 2022, 12651 in 2021, 28659 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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