Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Our Culture: Your passion, integrity and experience are integral to Cognizant's success. You will join a dynamic and expanding global leader in IT and Business consultancy where you will be valued for who you are. We take pride in our partnership with our clients, so your ability to add value and provide exceptional service to our clients is fundamental to your success. In return, you will be presented with opportunities to develop your career and collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive, diverse environment. At Cognizant we recognize that companies that are open and welcoming to a multi-culturally diverse workforce will thrive with fresh perspectives and collaborative knowledge. Cognizant focuses on promoting & increasing gender diversity and providing a workplace which encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer with 5–8 years of experience in machine learning and AI engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the Microsoft Azure AI ecosystem, including Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Foundry, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure AI Search, and a proven track record of delivering scalable AI solutions that enhance customer experience, personalization, search relevance, and commerce outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and fine-tune AI/ML models and LLM-based solutions (recommendation engines, conversational shopping assistants, search relevance, personalization) using Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI Foundry.
• Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using Azure AI Search, vector embeddings, and knowledge bases built from product catalogues, customer data, and merchandising content.
• Develop and productionize ML models using Azure Machine Learning, including training, evaluation, versioning, and deployment via MLOps pipelines.
• Build and optimize prompt engineering strategies, agentic workflows, and function/tool-calling integrations for commerce-specific use cases (order lookup, product Q&A, cart assistance).
• Integrate AI services with commerce APIs and backend systems (inventory, pricing, promotions) via Azure Functions, API Management, and event-driven architectures.
• Monitor and improve model performance, latency, and cost through techniques like caching, model routing, and prompt/context optimization.
• Implement responsible AI practices, including bias testing, hallucination mitigation, and integration with Azure AI Content Safety for guardrails.
• Collaborate with Solution and Security Architects to ensure AI components meet architectural, security, and compliance standards, and support pre-sales teams with technical POCs/demos.

Skills Required:

• 5–8 years in AI/ML engineering
• At least 2–4 years building and deploying LLM-based or generative AI applications in production, ideally within retail, e-commerce, or customer experience domains.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals / AI Fundamentals (AZ-900 / AI-900) — baseline, typically exceeded
• Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate/Professional (if Databricks is part of the stack)
• Relevant Generative AI/LLM specialization credentials (e.g., DeepLearning.AI Generative AI certifications)

Benefits: Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise. We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority:

• You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here
• You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training
• We'll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.

Next Steps: Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest in this full-time role. We'd love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions.

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.

Additional employment information: 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. 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.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Financial wellbeing We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

Physical and mental health We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more.

Your career, your way With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you'll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

Real-world impact Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you'll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.