AI Forward Deployed Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation · Des Moines, IA, United States ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
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- Fully remote (US)
- Senior level role
- Generative AI focus
- Cloud-native solutions
- Client-facing engineering
As a trusted technical advisor, you will help organizations accelerate digital transformation through modern cloud architectures and next-generation AI. You will partner with client stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solution architectures and implementation roadmaps.
You will lead discovery workshops and own technical delivery across client-facing initiatives. Your work includes building Generative AI, Agentic AI, and RAG solutions such as AI copilots and intelligent workflows to drive measurable business outcomes.
What you'll do
- Partner with client stakeholders to understand business objectives and technical requirements
- Lead discovery workshops and technical assessments to define solution architectures
- Design and deploy cloud-native applications, APIs, and microservices
- Build Generative AI, Agentic AI, and RAG solutions including AI copilots
- Own technical delivery and drive rapid iteration for production readiness
What you'll need
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering or technical consulting
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go
- Experience with cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Hands-on experience with LLM platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini
- Knowledge of AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or Semantic Kernel
- Experience delivering solutions in Healthcare, Finance, Retail, or Logistics
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Stack
- Python
- Java
- C#
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Go
- Azure
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- LangChain
- LangGraph
- Semantic Kernel
- OpenAI
- Anthropic Claude
- Google Gemini
How you'll work
- Fully remote position
- Open to applicants in the United States
- Occasional travel to client sites or offices may be required