GCP AI Architect (Hybrid
*this role is hybrid and can be performed from any of the following locations: Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Albany, NY; or Kansas City*
Job Summary:
Core Generative AI & ML Expertise
- Strong understanding of Generative AI models (LLMs, multimodal models, embeddings).
- Hands-on experience with foundation models (e.g., GPT-style, Claude-style, LLaMA-style) and model adaptation techniques.
- Expertise in prompt engineering, prompt orchestration, and agent-based frameworks.
- Solid grounding in machine learning fundamentals, including supervised/unsupervised learning, evaluation metrics, and inference optimization.
AI Architecture & System Design
- Ability to design scalable, modular GenAI architectures for production use.
- Experience with:
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
- Vector databases (semantic search, embeddings indexing)
- Multi-agent systems and workflow orchestration
- Strong understanding of low-latency inference, model routing, and fallback strategies.
- Knowledge of event-driven, microservices, and API-first architectures.
Product Engineering & Integration
- Experience integrating GenAI capabilities into customer-facing and internal products.
- Ability to translate product requirements into AI-driven capabilities and technical designs.
- Familiarity with A/B testing, feature flags, and iterative product releases involving AI.
Data & Knowledge Engineering
- Proficiency in data pipelines, feature engineering, and unstructured data processing.
- Experience with:
- Knowledge graphs
- Metadata-driven architectures
- Document ingestion and chunking strategies
- Strong understanding of data quality, provenance, and governance for AI systems.
Cloud, MLOps & Platform Skills
- Strong experience in cloud-native environments (GCP).
- Familiarity with MLOps practices, including:
- Model versioning
- Deployment pipelines
- Monitoring, logging, and drift detection
- Experience with containerization, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of inference optimization and cost-control strategies.
Security, Privacy & Responsible AI
- Understanding of AI security risks (prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse).
- Experience implementing guardrails, content filters, and policy enforcement.
- Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including explainability, bias mitigation, and compliance.
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, enterprise governance standards).
Salary and Other Compensation:
The salary for this position is between $150,000 - $180,000k 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.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
