IoT Engineer
About the role
Cognizant’s Industry+ practice is at the center of digital transformations that help innovative companies build connected, context-aware, and adaptive systems. We solve IoT and engineering challenges across industries such as automotive, medical devices, insurance, utilities, and smart buildings, enabling better insights, efficiency, and new business models. Our work spans four main offerings:
- Products+ – Software for smart, connected products from cars to medical and consumer devices
- Operations+ – Factories of the future with seamless, optimized remote operations
- Mobility+ – Solutions for connected, shared, and autonomous mobility, transportation, and logistics across land, air, and sea
- GIS and Sustainability – Solutions for utilities, public and private buildings, plants, and other physical spaces
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with the passion and appetite to learn innovative technologies
- Exposure to Vibe Coding and usage of AI tools like CoPilot, Claude, Codex, etc.
Technical Role Requirements
- Basic programming experience using C/C++/C#/Java/Python
- Familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming
- Exposure to IoT and cloud platforms (Azure, Google, AWS, etc.)
- Exposure to relational databases such as SQL and MySQL
- Ability to work on IoT-specific applications in Level 3 production support, solving medium to complex technical issues
- Ability to work on IoT products using emerging technologies to test solutions for functionality, scale, and performance
- Ability to partner with business stakeholders to understand IoT needs, develop use cases and diagrams, generate processes, and define solution requirements including application definition, integration, security, and system configurations
- Ability to work in the onsite-offshore model
- Familiarity with data structures and operating system concepts
- Good understanding of design patterns and mathematical concepts
- Ability to develop algorithms
- Familiarity with the software development life cycle
Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.
Location
IoT Specialists will be deployed to offices in Juno Beach, FL; Tampa, FL; Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; New York City, NY; Alpharetta, GA; Auburn Hills, MI; Dearborn, MI; Lake Forest, CA; and other locations. Applicants must be willing to relocate to one of these major geographic areas. While location preferences will be considered, business need and position availability will determine the final assignment.
Start Date
IoT Specialists will start in two cohorts: July and September 2026. Exact start dates will be communicated at the time of offer, with sufficient notice for planning.
Salary
The annual salary for this position is $65,000, depending on experience and other qualifications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) plan and company contributions
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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.
Why Choose Us?
Cognizant delivers solutions powered by the expertise and scale of our associates. You’ll collaborate with high-caliber experts and leverage advanced, patented capabilities. Our diverse team brings varied perspectives that inspire innovation and drive better results for clients. If you thrive in ambiguity, embrace change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you.