AI/ML Engineer
Overview
We are seeking an AI/ML Engineer to design, build, and operationalize AI solutions across RAG, Agentic AI, Knowledge Graphs, and Machine Learning. This is a hands-on role covering experimentation, backend development, deployment, evaluation, and production support.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deploy RAG and Agentic AI solutions from prototype to production.
Build AI workflows using Python, LangChain, LangGraph, or similar frameworks.
Develop backend services and APIs using FastAPI, REST APIs, and Docker.
Create retrieval pipelines including ingestion, embeddings, indexing, retrieval, reranking, and grounding.
Support GraphRAG and knowledge graph use cases.
Build and maintain AI/data pipelines using Databricks.
Integrate solutions with Azure services, security, monitoring, and enterprise systems.
Evaluate solution quality using retrieval metrics, RAG evaluation frameworks, and human review.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
Required Qualifications
Experience in AI, ML, software, or data engineering.
Strong Python programming skills and experience building production APIs.
Hands-on experience with RAG, LLM applications, or Agentic AI workflows.
Experience with FastAPI, REST APIs, Docker, Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD.
Experience deploying applications on Microsoft Azure.
Familiarity with Databricks, SQL, data pipelines, and Python ML libraries.
Understanding of authentication, RBAC, secrets management, logging, and monitoring.
Experience evaluating AI systems using RAGAS, retrieval metrics, or similar frameworks.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to Have
Experience with GraphRAG, knowledge graphs, and vector databases.
Azure OpenAI and AI platform experience.
Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, and AI observability tools.
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.
- Accommodations: 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.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- 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.
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.
