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You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Forward team and work collaboratively with experienced engineers, architects, data scientists, and AI practitioners in a small, cross-functional pod.\nAbout Cognizant Forward\nThe Cognizant Forward Team is at the forefront of how Cognizant is helping organizations navigate the AI era. Bringing together leading engineers, architects and innovators, the team demonstrates what is possible when emerging technologies are applied to real business challenges. Backed by more than 30 years of transformation experience, more than $1 billion invested in responsible AI capabilities, 67 patents and one of the world's most extensively trained workforces on leading LLMs, Cognizant Forward reimagines how companies operate and unlock new possibilities for the future.\nIn this role, you will\nUse AI-assisted and augmented development tools to build, test, debug, deploy, and enhance software solutions and scalable, secure systems.\n\nSupport the development of AI-enabled applications, agentic workflows, and automation solutions, including context and harness engineering.\n\nHelp evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, performance, and business relevance.\n\nContribute to knowledge and context systems, retrieval workflows, testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support.\n\nApply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices while continuously learning new tools and technologies.\n\nWork model\nWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3-4 days a week in a Cognizant office in Plano, TX; Teaneck, NJ; Bridgewater, NJ or client locations such as NY, San Francisco, DFW, Chicago, Charlotte, Boston, Phoenix, Atlanta or LA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.\nWhat you need to have to be considered\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.\n\nRecent graduate or early-career professional with technical experience gained through coursework, internships, co-ops, research, military experience, certifications, hackathons, capstone projects, or personal projects.\n\nDemonstrated interest in software development, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, data engineering, or automation.\n\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with strong written and verbal communication.\n\nCuriosity, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.\n\nThese will help you stand out\nExperience with one or more programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#.\n\nExposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.\n\nFamiliarity with generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development tools.\n\nExposure to APIs, automation platforms, databases, software development methodologies, or data engineering concepts.\n\nFamiliarity with source control tools such as Git and collaborative development practices.\n\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.\nSalary and Other Compensation\nApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\nThe annual salary for this position is $100,000.\n\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.\n\nBenefits\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\n\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off\n\n401(k) plan and contributions\n\nLong-term/Short-term Disability\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nDisclaimer\nThe hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits of information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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