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Lead AI/ML Developer
About the role
As a Lead AI/ML Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, deploying, and managing AI/ML, forecasting, predictive analytics, and Generative AI solutions using GCP Vertex AI, Gemini, Claude, and modern MLOps frameworks. You will be a valued member of our data and analytics team and work collaboratively with the engagement lead, business stakeholders, and the broader AI/ML development squad to build scalable, production-ready AI solutions and business-facing analytics products.
In this role, you will:
• Design, develop, deploy, and manage AI/ML, forecasting, predictive analytics, and Generative AI solutions using GCP Vertex AI, Gemini, Claude, and modern MLOps frameworks.
• Lead the AI/ML development squad, including design, code review, delivery quality, and technical mentoring.
• Own solution design for AI/ML use cases and drive them from prototype to production.
• Partner with the engagement lead on use-case discovery, estimation, and roadmap planning.
• Integrate ML outputs into the BI layer so business users can consume insights within existing reporting.
• Ensure security, governance, and responsible-AI compliance across all delivered models.
Work model:
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office in Houston, Texas.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
• 10+ years of experience in data and analytics, including 5+ years of hands-on AI/ML development and 2+ years leading a developer pod, with experience delivering models into production at enterprise scale.
• Hands-on experience with GCP Vertex AI, including Vertex AI Pipelines, Model Registry, and Endpoints, along with Gemini and Claude models, prompt engineering, and RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation).
• Experience building forecasting and predictive analytics models (ARIMA, SARIMA, time series), as well as classification and regression models.
• Strong programming skills in Python and PySpark, with experience in TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline automation, Artifact Registry, and MLOps/model lifecycle management.
• Strong SQL and semantic modeling skills, with experience ensuring data quality and reconciliation for analytics consumption.
These will help you stand out
• Experience with Streamlit development and AngularJS integration.
• Experience with Power BI, Looker, or Tableau, translating model outputs into decision-ready dashboards and KPIs.
• Experience with model monitoring, governance, and production support.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
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