The Role
Our Consulting group is looking for an AI Engineer to join our Automotive Consulting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background project management, with a passion for driving strategic objectives. and ensure that the project progresses smoothly. Must be able to drive project forward and not only send email/messages.
We’re looking for Consultants who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a consultant, this means creating high-quality client deliverables and taking ownership of producing client content and meeting client expectations; developing an expertise in your functional area, including obtaining certifications; contributing to Client Satisfaction and/or RFPs; supporting leadership and contributing to content development for service offerings; and participating in People Care initiatives and always exhibiting personal leadership. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
This is a remote-based role, but travel to the client site will be required on a periodic basis.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer who will be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining AI workflows that support an Auto OEM’s business and technical objectives. The AI Engineer will be focused on the design, implementation, and operationalization of AI workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design and implement end-to-end AI workflows, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model inference, and output delivery.
· End-to-end AI workflows, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model inference, and output delivery
· Develop and operationalize AI pipelines for batch and real-time use cases.-time use cases
· Automate the workflows via orchestration and scheduling mechanisms.
· Implement testing, validation, and performance optimization for AI workflows.
· Collaborate with the OEM engineers to align solutions with enterprise standards.
· Define program goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with organizational strategy.
· Monitor program performance, timelines, and budget adherence.
· Identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks and issues.
· Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders through status reports and review meetings.
· Ensure alignment between business goals, project delivery, and change management.
· Foster collaboration between product, engineering, operations, and other departments.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field experience.
· Fluency in AWS based platforms is a plus
· 5+ years of proven experience in AI, preferably in the automotive sectors or manufacturing sectors.
· Strong leadership skills to guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive success.
· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, CISSP or CSM is a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or master’s strongly preferred.
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary: Applications will be accepted until May 31st, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $64,350.00 – $101,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Incentives: Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, subject to applicable plan terms.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays plus PTO, 401(k) with company contributions, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Disclaimer: Salary, other compensation, and benefits are accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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