IoT Intern
Position Overview
Whether it’s building a connected vehicle platform to improve fleet uptime, creating automated processes that prevent medical devices from failing, or helping insurance companies use 5G-enabled drones for faster, safer site inspections, Cognizant’s Industry+ practice is at the center of the digital transformations helping the world’s most innovative companies navigate and thrive in a connected world.
Our practice solves IoT problems – the set of enabling technologies and infrastructure that builds connected, context aware and adaptive systems to drive better insights, increased efficiency, and new business models. We help organizations handle the complexity of assimilation of IoT tech with existing systems, processes, and products – and hone their strategic vision.
We are focused on the industries of the future, organized around four main offerings:
- Products+ Software for smart, connected next-gen products from cars to medical and consumer devices
- Operations+ Building the factories with optimized remote operations
- Mobility+ Solutions for connected, shared and autonomous mobility, transportation and logistics across land, air, and sea
- Spaces+ Intelligent solutions for public and private buildings, plants, and other physical spaces
Basic Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with the passion and appetite to learn innovative technologies
Technical Role Requirements
- Basic programming experience using Java/Python/C/C++/C#
- Familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming
- Exposure to IoT / cloud platforms (Azure, Google, AWS, etc.)
- Exposure to relational databases such as SQL and MySQL
- Ability to work on IoT specific applications in Level 3 production support solving medium to complex technical issues.
- Ability to work on IoT products using new emerging technologies to test IoT solutions for functionality, scale, and performance
- Ability to partner with business collaborators to understand their IoT needs, develop use cases and diagrams, generate processes, and develop overall solution requirements including application definition, integration, security, and system configurations
- Ability to work in the onsite-offshore model
- Familiarity with data structures and operating system concepts
- Good understanding of design patterns and mathematical concepts
- Ability to develop algorithms
- Familiarity with software development process
Location
Interns will be remote. However, interns should be open to occasional travel if requested, with all travel expenses covered by the company.
Start Date
Interns will start in June 2025.
Why Choose Us?
Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced capabilities. Our associate’s diverse backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.
If you’re excited by change, ambiguity, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Cognizant considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law.
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.
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, 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.