About the role:
At Cognizant, we're at the forefront of technological innovation, and we're seeking a passionate and skilled Generative AI Software Engineer to join our team in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia.
As a Generative AI Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge solutions that leverage the power of generative AI to solve complex business problems. You'll work collaboratively with a team of talented engineers to design, build, and maintain robust and scalable generative AI applications.
The Senior GenAI Software Engineer is responsible for:
- Design and implement cloud-based software architectures using Azure and AWS ensuring best practices and mandatory requirements are met.
- Designing and implementing software components that integrate with generative AI models and applications.
- Integrating advanced generative AI models, such as large language models (LLMs) and Transformers, to address specific business needs.
- Seamlessly incorporating generative AI capabilities into existing or new applications to enhance user experiences and drive innovation.
- Continuously evaluating and improving the performance of generative AI models to ensure they meet desired accuracy, efficiency, and scalability standards.
- Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in generative AI research and technology to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Working closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and product managers to ensure successful delivery of generative AI projects.
- Collaborating with architects to define the overall architecture of generative AI solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Ensuring code quality: Writing clean, well-structured, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
About you:
Technology Consulting involves exciting, fast-paced work, dealing with a variety of stakeholders, clients, and consultants. You need to be someone that can deal with ambiguity, thrive on change, and manage your own time effectively. We want someone that genuinely focuses on client outcomes, with a high degree of integrity. At Cognizant we value consultants that have a high IQ, enjoy problem solving, a willingness to serve. You will need to be confident presenting to both business and technology stakeholders, leading cross functional geographically dispersed teams, and have strong negotiating and collaboration for outcomes skills. Above all, you should have a positive attitude, and enjoy working with consultants from a diverse range of backgrounds, on a variety of fast paced engagements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software engineering principles and a deep understanding of generative AI concepts.
Your past experience should include:
- A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Technology services, with strong emphasis on Software Engineering delivery and architecture (Through certifications and / or demonstrable industry experience)
- A proven track record in guiding clients through advisory, technology selection, and solutioning, playing an outcome-focused role in leading complex transformation projects.
- Strong full-stack development skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, , Typescript, Java, or C++, as well as experience with front-end and back-end development frameworks.
- Expertise in generative AI: In-depth knowledge of generative AI techniques, including LLMs, GANs, and their applications.
- Cloud platform experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms, ideally Azure but AWS experience is also valuable.
- Machine learning frameworks: Proficiency in using machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
- Architectural design skills: Understanding of software architecture principles and ability to contribute to the design of scalable and maintainable systems.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Our Benefits:
Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise.
We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority:
- You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here
- You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training
- We’ll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.
At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we're dedicated to making a lasting impact. Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.