[Remote] Generative AI Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is a leader in AI and Analytics, focused on transforming businesses through data and artificial intelligence. They are seeking a Generative AI Engineer to design and operate intelligent automation solutions across Supply Chain IT systems, integrating AI capabilities with enterprise platforms to enhance workflows in procurement, logistics, inventory, and fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI orchestration pipelines using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or similar
• Develop agent-based workflows with tool integration, memory, and reasoning loops for supply chain use cases
• Build and optimize prompt engineering strategies, RAG pipelines, and LLM workflows tailored to enterprise data
• Integrate AI orchestration layers with enterprise systems including ERP platforms, ITSM tools, and supply chain applications
• Develop APIs, event-driven connectors, and middleware integrations (REST, GraphQL, Kafka, etc.) for real-time data flow
• Deploy and manage AI workloads using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless frameworks
• Implement observability, logging, and monitoring for AI pipelines using tools like MLflow, Datadog, or OpenTelemetry
• Ensure security, compliance, and reliability of AI systems handling sensitive business data
• Collaborate with business, product, and IT teams to identify and implement AI-driven automation opportunities
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to AI best practices and architecture standards

Skills

• 3+ years of experience building AI orchestration pipelines, agent-based systems, or LLM-driven applications in production
• Strong experience integrating enterprise systems via APIs, webhooks, and middleware platforms
• Hands-on proficiency with AI/LLM frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, or similar
• Strong programming skills in Python (primary) and/or Java/Node.js
• Experience with API design (REST, GraphQL) and messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or related domains
• Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms (iPaaS tools) and ITSM systems
• Experience with vector databases and RAG-based architectures
• Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI practices, and LLM security considerations
• Relevant certifications in cloud or AI/ML platforms

Benefits

• Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
• 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

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