About the role
As a Solution Engineer, you will make an impact by engineering full‑stack, AI‑driven web applications on an enterprise AI platform. You will work directly with customers to design, develop, and deploy production applications, demos, and proofs of technology. You will be a valued member of a cross‑functional team and collaborate closely with customers, product management, and engineering teams.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and deploy full‑stack, AI‑based enterprise applications
- Work directly with customers to design, build, test, and deploy solutions
- Mentor junior team members on coding standards and design best practices
- Conduct design and development reviews of customer applications
- Test, troubleshoot, and enhance software applications with and on behalf of customers
- Deliver technical deep dives, demonstrations, and customer training sessions
- Write application specifications and technical documentation
- Identify technical risks and gaps and propose mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to improve overall software quality
- Follow Agile software development practices
Work model:
Onsite
This is an onsite position, requiring employees to work five days per week from the Cognizant office in Redwood City, California. This work arrangement supports close collaboration with customers and cross‑functional teams and is aligned to current business and client needs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project requirements. Any updates will be communicated clearly.
What you need to have to be considered
- Experience developing and deploying enterprise‑scale software applications
- Strong software development experience with Python and JavaScript
- Experience working in a customer‑facing role
- Hands‑on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience deploying applications on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Proficiency in data structures and algorithm design
- Experience with Git or other version control systems
- Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies
- Solid understanding of common machine learning techniques, applications, and trade‑offs
These will help you stand out
- Experience with AWS, Kafka, MySQL, and cloud‑based architectures
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, or Angular
- Proficiency in time‑series data analysis, cleansing, and normalization
- Experience with TensorFlow or other ML frameworks
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- A graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or a related field
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until May 13, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $80,000 - $94,000 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.
La comunidad de Cognizant:
Somos un equipo de alto calibre que se aprecia y se apoya mutuamente. Nuestra gente defiende un lugar de trabajo enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo donde todos puedan prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000 asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con una mejor manera, sino que la hacemos realidad.
- Cuidamos a nuestra gente, clientes, empresas, comunidades y el clima haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes construir la trayectoria profesional adecuada para ti.
Sobre nosotros:
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
La información de compensación es precisa a la fecha de esta publicación. Cognizant se reserva el derecho de modificar esta información en cualquier momento, sujeto a la legislación aplicable.
Es posible que se requiera que los solicitantes asistan a entrevistas en persona o por videoconferencia. Además, es posible que se requiera que los candidatos presenten su identificación actual emitida por el estado o gobierno durante cada entrevista.
Aunque nuestro sistema permite la postulación en todos los idiomas, el (los) idioma(s) y el (los) nivel(es) de competencia requeridos para el trabajo varían. Sin embargo, se requiere un nivel básico de inglés para fines de comunicación en toda la empresa.