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Senior Consulting Manager, AI Engineer

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About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry knowledge with advanced technology capabilities, we deliver transformative solutions to Fortune 500 clients.

About the Role

As a Senior Manager – AI Engineer, you will play a critical hands-on leadership role in designing, building, and scaling enterprise-grade AI solutions. You will focus on LLM-powered systems, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and emerging agentic workflows, translating advanced AI concepts into production-ready applications.

You will be a key member of the AI & Data Consulting team, working closely with architects, clients, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade AI/LLM solutions, including context handling, memory patterns, and prompt engineering strategies
  • Build and optimize RAG pipelines, including embeddings, retrieval strategies, re-ranking, and evaluation frameworks for quality and performance
  • Lead the development of agentic workflows and AI-powered applications, integrating APIs, enterprise tools, and data systems with appropriate guardrails
  • Collaborate with architects and business stakeholders to integrate AI solutions with enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, data platforms), ensuring security, scalability, and data integrity
  • Own end-to-end engineering delivery, including code quality, testing, deployment, and performance optimization
  • Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers, conducting code reviews, and driving best practices in AI engineering and MLOps
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of AI solutions with business needs and production readiness standards

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position requires travel as needed and a hybrid work model, with time spent in a client or Cognizant office in the United States. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project and client requirements.

What you must have to be considered

  • 8–12 years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML, or applied AI development, with strong hands-on expertise in Python-based systems
  • Proven experience building and deploying LLM applications, including RAG architectures and vector databases
  • Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or equivalents)
  • Strong understanding of prompt engineering, context design, and structured outputs, including security considerations such as prompt injection mitigation
  • Experience developing scalable AI systems and APIs in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or owning modules/workstreams in a delivery environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

These will help you succeed

  • Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems, identity platforms (SSO/IAM), and secure data environments
  • Familiarity with evaluation, observability, and monitoring tools for AI/LLM systems
  • Experience with MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployment of AI applications
  • Exposure to distributed systems and scalable cloud-native architectures
  • Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is a plus

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies, shape real-world enterprise AI solutions, and grow into broader technical leadership roles while working with a global team of experts.

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.

Compensation

$130,000 – $158,500

This position is 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, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • 10 paid holidays plus PTO
  • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
  • Learning and development certifications and programs

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.

Additional employment information
Compensation 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.

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.

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.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include financial education, a pension plan with matching contributions, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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