AI Architect

The Company:

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Job Summary:

The AI Architect is a visionary technical leader responsible for designing and implementing the organization's AI infrastructure. This role demands deep expertise in AI systems architecture, cloud computing, data engineering, and security. The AI Architect will ensure that AI solutions are scalable, secure, and seamlessly integrated with existing platforms, enabling the organization to leverage AI for strategic advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure AI infrastructure architectures.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI platforms, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure seamless integration of AI solutions with existing enterprise systems and data sources.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines for AI development.
• Lead the design and implementation of data pipelines and data storage solutions for AI applications.
• Collaborate with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and MLOps Engineers to ensure alignment of architectural designs with project requirements.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of AI systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and trends and provide recommendations for their adoption.
• Address security concerns and build privacy focused systems.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in AI systems architecture and design.
• Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI services.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles and practices.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and secure AI solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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.

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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Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.