Senior Data Scientist
Cognizant · Norfolk, VA · 3 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver end-to-end LLM-powered applications and agentic workflows using Python
- Design and implement RAG pipelines over enterprise data using embeddings and vector databases
- Build multi-step, tool-using agents (planning, execution, memory) using frameworks such as LangChain or LangGraph
- Integrate AI systems with APIs, backend services, and cloud platforms
- Establish evaluation, reliability, and performance strategies (accuracy, latency, cost)
Key Qualifications
- Strong Python expertise with experience building and deploying production-grade backend systems
- Hands-on experience developing applications using LLMs, including prompt engineering and orchestration
- Proven experience with RAG architectures, embeddings, and vector databases
- Experience with agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen)
- Strong system design skills with experience building and scaling cloud-based applications
Pay
The annual salary for this position is between $120-130K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Schedule
This role is remote.
Benefits
- Cognitive Health and Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Voluntary Benefits (such as Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance)
- Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan