GenAI Expert Software Engineer - 69241141
About The Role
As a Generative AI (GenAI) Expert / Software Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and building AI-powered applications that automatically generate code, pipelines, and web applications through prompts while enhancing contact center operations using advanced generative AI frameworks. You will be a valued member of the AI Engineering & Innovation team and work collaboratively with product managers, data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain applications that generate code, pipelines, and web applications using generative and agentic AI
- Enhance contact center operations by integrating AI solutions to improve customer experience and operational efficiency
- Apply software design principles to deliver clean, scalable, and maintainable code
- Experiment with and implement advanced LLM and agentic technologies to expand capabilities
- Collaborate across teams to accelerate adoption of AI-powered tools and solutions
Requirements
- 4–5 years of experience in software engineering with strong coding fundamentals
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience implementing generative AI solutions
- Proficiency in Python and ability to quickly learn new frameworks and technologies
- Experience building scalable, modular, and sable applications using modern design patterns
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Qualifications
- Experience with generative AI frameworks, LLMs, and agentic technologies
- Knowledge of NLP, computer vision, or other AI/ML domains
- Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
- Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React or Angular
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated sing frameworks
Skills
- Strong coding fundamentals
- Hands-on experience implementing generative AI solutions
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience building scalable, modular, and sable applications
- Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
- Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React or Angular
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated sing frameworks
Benefits
The annual salary for this position is between $112,500 - $132,000, 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.
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
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan