Software Engineer (C++ / Python) – Code Review
About the role
As a Software Engineer (C++ / Python) – Code Review, you will make an impact by ensuring high-quality, reliable, and efficient code across large-scale systems, including code generated by AI. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, reviewers, and cross-functional stakeholders to assess and improve code quality, standards, and performance.
In this role, you will:
- Review and evaluate code changes (CLs), including AI-generated code, to ensure correctness, performance, readability, and alignment with best practices
- Provide clear, actionable feedback to improve code quality and maintainability
- Analyze AI-generated code changes to identify risks, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies
- Collaborate with engineering teams to uphold coding standards and testing practices
- Support continuous improvement of code review processes and tooling
Work model
This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a Cognizant office.
Shift
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 to 18:00 or 10:00 to 19:00 (local time)
What you need to have to be considered:
- Proficiency in C++ and Python (strongly preferred)
- Strong code review experience with the ability to assess code for quality, scalability, and adherence to standards
- Experience reviewing AI-generated code and identifying potential issues
- Solid understanding of unit testing, integration testing, and fuzz testing concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- English level: Upper Intermediate or above
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to provide concise, constructive feedback
These will help you stand out:
- Experience with Google development tools such as Critique, Cider, Piper, or Buganizer
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, especially in the context of code generation and evaluation
- Experience working in large-scale or distributed systems environments
- Ability to quickly learn new tools and adapt to evolving engineering processes
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.
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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.