IoT Engineer

Whether it’s building a connected vehicle platform to improve fleet uptime, creating automated processes that prevent medical devices from failing, or helping insurance companies use 5G-enabled drones for faster, safer site inspections, Cognizant’s Industry+ practice is at the center of the digital transformations helping the world’s most innovative companies navigate and thrive in a connected world. Our practice solves IoT and Engineering problems – the set of enabling technologies and infrastructure that creates connected, context aware and adaptive systems to drive better insights, increased efficiency, and new business models. We help organizations manage the complexity of assimilation of IoT tech with existing systems, processes, and products – and hone their strategic vision. We are focused on the industries of the future, organized around four main offerings:

• Products+ Software for smart, connected next-gen products from cars to medical and consumer devices
• Operations+ Building the factories of the future and 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

Responsibilities

• Work on IoT specific applications in Level 3 production support solving medium to complex technical issues
• Work on IoT products using new emerging technologies to test IoT solutions for functionality, scale, and performance
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand their IoT needs, develop use cases and diagrams, generate processes, and develop overall solution requirements including application definition, integration, security, and system configurations
• Work in the onsite-offshore model

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Basic programming experience using C/C++/C#/Java/Python
• Familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming
• Exposure to IoT/cloud platforms (Azure, Google, AWS, etc.)
• Exposure to relational databases such as SQL and MySQL
• Familiarity with data structures and operating system concepts
• Good understanding of design patterns and mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop algorithms
• Familiarity with software development life cycle
• Exposure to Vibe Coding and usage of AI tools like CoPilot, Claud, Codex etc.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the passion and appetite to learn innovative technologies
• Ability to work in one of the following locations: 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, or other major geographic areas

Work Authorization

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.

Schedule

IoT Specialists will start in 2 cohorts: July and September 2026. While we will attempt to honor candidate summer start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine the final start date assignment.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00 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

• 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

About the Company

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate’s diverse backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients. If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you.

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position.