How we hire

Our job search page is the best way to find a role. There, you can filter our open roles based on your preferred location, work model, job category and more.

1. Don’t worry—we’re regularly adding new and exciting opportunities, and the perfect one for you may be right on the horizon! We recommend: 
2. Joining our talent community to receive personalized updates on open roles, career events and company news. 
3. Creating a job alert by using the filters on our job search page and clicking the “create job alert” button.

We’re a global company with associates working from 40+ countries, including in the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Learn more about our locations across Asia Pacific.

Our teams include consulting, technology and business professionals with expertise across an array of industries and skill areas. With 350,000+ associates around the world, it takes many perspectives to deliver for our clients.

Filter our open roles by industry and job category to find your next opportunity. 

Yes, we do! Flexibility matters, and we strive to offer it whenever possible. Here are all our remote roles and here are all our hybrid roles.

Absolutely! We’re all about nurturing future leaders—not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because their perspectives make our teams stronger. Explore our entry-level opportunities in Asia Pacific and our entry-level opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.

Yes, we ask that all associates have basic English proficiency so we can effectively collaborate with each other and our stakeholders. If a role requires additional language skills, those details will be clearly listed in the job posting.

In most cases, we require work authorization in the country where the role is based. We aim to be transparent in our recruitment process, so you’ll find work authorization requirements clearly listed in the job posting.

Yes, you need an account to apply—and the good news is that it’s quick and easy! Having an account allows you to track your applications and reuse your details for future opportunities, so you don’t have to start from scratch each time.

In most cases, an up‑to‑date resume is all that’s required to apply. If we require additional documents, we’ll make that clear in the job posting and/or the application form.

Absolutely, you can—we love your enthusiasm! We recommend focusing on the roles that strongly match your skills and interests to give our recruiters time to thoroughly review each application.

We’re glad you’re considering coming back! Our hiring process is the same for former employees: explore open roles on our careers site and apply to the ones that strongly match your skills and interests. Alternatively, you can connect with a former colleague for a referral.

It’s simple. Note down the job ID of the role you’re interested in and ask your Cognizant contact to refer you on our portal. After they’ve referred you, you’ll receive an email with a custom link to complete your application.

You can check the status of each of your applications on our candidate portal, under the “My jobpage” tab. 

The timeline depends on several factors, including the volume of applications and the job posting close date. Our recruiters are working as quickly as they can to review each application, and they’ll email or call you if they see a strong fit.

Yes, we conduct a background verification check for our new hires primarily to validate your education, previous employment and references.  

To the extent permissible under applicable law, we may also review criminal history to help ensure a safe and secure environment for our teams and clients. Some roles may also require a credit check or a pre‑screening drug test. If either applies to you, we’ll let you know in advance.

That’s alright, it happens. Follow the instructions on this page if you forgot your username and on this page if you forgot your password.

The best way to speak with a recruiter is by applying for a role that matches your skills and interests. One of our recruiters will call or email you if they see a strong fit.

We love this question! Working at Cognizant is about more than showing up to a job—it’s about building a full career with colleagues that genuinely care about you. 

We’re a global team that supports the world’s largest organizations. This allows our people to gain exposure to different technologies, industries and challenges. And when technology advances or your ambitions change, we support you through reskilling and the flexibility to explore new opportunities.                          

We’re also known for our entrepreneurial and inclusive culture. We break down barriers and hierarchies to deliver work we’re truly proud of. Along the way, we also take time to recognize each other’s efforts and celebrate our differences.  

These are just some of the reasons our people consistently tell us we’re a Great Place to Work®. If you want to know even more reasons, come explore real stories from our people on our careers blog, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Work-life balance at Cognizant is built on flexibility and trust. We encourage open discussions with managers to find an approach that works for everyone, whether that be support through our benefits program, flexible working arrangements or time off. Because at the end of the day, we want our people to experience the best that life has to offer—at work and beyond.

Our people achieve incredible things when they feel fully supported. That starts with financial, mental and physical wellbeing benefits that matter most to our people and their families.  

We regularly review our benefits packages for each location, so we recommend checking our job postings or chatting with your recruiter for more details.

Cognizant is a great place to grow for those who embrace change and new challenges.

Our industry is always evolving, and we want to ensure your skills are too! We help keep your skills current through our robust learning program that includes on-the-job training, instructor-led classes, industry certifications, mentorship and so much more.

With 350,000+ roles across our organization, you’ll also have opportunities to explore different technologies, industries and even locations—helping you build a full, rewarding career. In fact, we’ve promoted more than 110,000 associates in the past three years through our Job Moves program! Learn more about how our people grow their careers here. 

Absolutely! At Cognizant, you won’t just be supporting our team from the sidelines—you’ll be in the game, bringing your biggest ideas to solve real challenges.  

You’ll also have the support to build your dream career, whether that mean learning from our leaders, connecting with fellow early-career associates, building new skills through our learning platform or exploring new industries and technologies. Explore our entry-level opportunities in Asia Pacific and our entry-level opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.