Senior Software Engineer (Generative AI / Agentic AI)
About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and deploying innovative Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions that solve complex business challenges. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, data scientists, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable AI-powered applications.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In This Role, You Will:
- Design and implement single-agent and multi-agent AI systems using frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar technologies.
- Develop and deploy applications leveraging large language models (LLMs) including Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, and related platforms.
- Build and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to improve response accuracy and contextual relevance.
- Enable collaboration and orchestration across multiple AI agents within complex agent ecosystems.
- Design and develop secure, scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed systems that support AI-driven solutions.
- Create evaluation frameworks to measure agent performance, including accuracy, response quality, and hallucination detection.
- Monitor system behavior, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve reliability and operational efficiency.
- Optimize AI solutions for performance, scalability, latency, and cost effectiveness.
Work Model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring five days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
- 3–8 years of experience in software engineering, application development, or data engineering.
- Hands-on experience building Generative AI or LLM-powered applications in enterprise environments.
- Experience developing APIs, microservices, or distributed systems using modern software engineering practices.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, prompt engineering, and LLM integration patterns.
- Experience implementing RAG architectures and integrating external data sources with language models.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for AI application development, such as Python.
- Experience developing secure, scalable, and production-ready applications.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience working with agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar platforms.
- Experience deploying AI solutions on cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
- Knowledge of AI model evaluation techniques, observability frameworks, and responsible AI practices.
- Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search technologies.
- Experience optimizing AI workloads for performance, scalability, and operational costs.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until July 15th, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 - $130,000 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· 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
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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.
