AI Platform Engineer - .NET / Python / GenAI| Onsite - Multiple U.S. Locations

Employment Type: Full-Time Work Model: Onsite

Locations: San Leandro, CA | Lake Forest, CA | Scottsdale, AZ | Pittsburgh, PARole Overview

Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable AI-enabled applications and platform services using C#,.NET/.NET Core, and Python. Build enterprise backend services, REST APIs, and microservices using ASP.NET Core. Integrate Generative AI/LLM capabilities into enterprise applications and workflows. Develop solutions involving RAG, embeddings, vector databases, prompt engineering, and AI APIs, where applicable. Support deployment, integration, monitoring, and productionization of AI/ML models and services. Develop secure and scalable integrations between. NET applications, AI services, databases, and enterprise systems. Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for. NET, Python, and AI workloads. Apply software engineering best practices around API security, authentication, logging, monitoring, performance, and scalability. Collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, architects, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to deliver production-ready AI solutions.

Compensation: $100,000 to $180,000 + 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. Application will be accepted by 11/27/2026

Benefits: 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase PlanThings to know before you apply

Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information. AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process. Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team. Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French. Inclusion: 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, provincial or local laws.