About the role
As a GenAI Architect – AI Assurance & Quality Engineering, you will make an impact by leading the design, implementation, and assurance of enterprise-scale AI and Generative AI solutions. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and AI Centers of Excellence, defining AI quality strategies, governance frameworks, and testing approaches that ensure reliable, scalable, and responsible AI implementations.
You will be a valued member of the AI and Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business leaders, data scientists, AI engineers, enterprise architects, and development teams to drive successful AI adoption across the organization.
In this role, you will:
Define and implement enterprise AI Assurance and AI Testing strategies for Generative AI and machine learning solutions.
Design scalable AI architectures leveraging LLMs, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), cloud-native platforms, and modern AI frameworks.
Partner with business stakeholders and AI Centers of Excellence to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI-driven transformation initiatives.
Lead quality engineering initiatives for AI-powered applications, ensuring reliability, performance, accuracy, security, and responsible AI adoption.
Provide technical leadership and hands-on guidance across Python-based AI solutions, enterprise cloud architectures, AI/ML platforms, and automation frameworks.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2–3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, AI/ML, or a related technical field.
15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, Solution Architecture, or related technology leadership roles.
Hands-on experience designing and implementing Enterprise AI and Generative AI solutions.
Strong expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architecture, prompt engineering, Vector Databases, and AI evaluation frameworks.
Experience establishing AI Assurance, AI Testing, and quality governance practices.
Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or other automation technologies.
Strong experience with Python and AI/ML ecosystems.
Expertise in Enterprise Cloud Architecture and modern cloud platforms.
Experience working with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and Quality Engineering practices.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
These will help you stand out
Hands-on experience with Python for AI/ML solution development, automation, and validation activities.
Healthcare Provider domain experience with an understanding of healthcare workflows, business processes, and regulatory considerations.
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. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $112,000 to $131,500 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
• 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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Über Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.
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