About the role
As a GenAI Architect – AI Assurance & Quality Engineering, you will make an impact by leading the design, implementation, and assurance of enterprise-scale AI and Generative AI solutions. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and AI Centers of Excellence, defining AI quality strategies, governance frameworks, and testing approaches that ensure reliable, scalable, and responsible AI implementations.
You will be a valued member of the AI and Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business leaders, data scientists, AI engineers, enterprise architects, and development teams to drive successful AI adoption across the organization.
In this role, you will:
Define and implement enterprise AI Assurance and AI Testing strategies for Generative AI and machine learning solutions.
Design scalable AI architectures leveraging LLMs, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), cloud-native platforms, and modern AI frameworks.
Partner with business stakeholders and AI Centers of Excellence to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI-driven transformation initiatives.
Lead quality engineering initiatives for AI-powered applications, ensuring reliability, performance, accuracy, security, and responsible AI adoption.
Provide technical leadership and hands-on guidance across Python-based AI solutions, enterprise cloud architectures, AI/ML platforms, and automation frameworks.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2–3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, AI/ML, or a related technical field.
15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, Solution Architecture, or related technology leadership roles.
Hands-on experience designing and implementing Enterprise AI and Generative AI solutions.
Strong expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architecture, prompt engineering, Vector Databases, and AI evaluation frameworks.
Experience establishing AI Assurance, AI Testing, and quality governance practices.
Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or other automation technologies.
Strong experience with Python and AI/ML ecosystems.
Expertise in Enterprise Cloud Architecture and modern cloud platforms.
Experience working with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and Quality Engineering practices.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
These will help you stand out
Hands-on experience with Python for AI/ML solution development, automation, and validation activities.
Healthcare Provider domain experience with an understanding of healthcare workflows, business processes, and regulatory considerations.
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.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $112,000 to $131,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
• 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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
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
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
