*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
AI Platform EngineerEmployment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
Locations: San Leandro, CA | Lake Forest, CA | Scottsdale, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA
Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced AI Platform Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable enterprise AI applications and platforms. The ideal candidate will bring strong software engineering expertise in C#/.NET and Python, along with hands-on experience in Generative AI, LLM integration, cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, and containerized deployments.
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.
Required Skills- Strong hands-on development experience with C# and .NET/.NET Core
- Strong experience with ASP.NET Core, Web API, REST APIs, and microservices
- Good programming experience with Python
- Experience developing or integrating AI/ML and Generative AI solutions
- Exposure to LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, embeddings, or vector databases
- Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Experience building secure, scalable, production-grade enterprise applications
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
Preferred Skills- Experience with Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Semantic Kernel, or similar GenAI frameworks
- Knowledge of Azure AI Services / Azure Machine Learning
- Experience integrating LLMs with existing .NET enterprise applications
- Familiarity with MLOps, model monitoring, and AI governance
- Experience with vector databases or search platforms such as Azure AI Search
- Front-end experience with React or Angular is a plus
Location RequirementThis is a full-time onsite role. Candidates must be willing to work from one of the following locations:
San Leandro, CA | Lake Forest, CA | Scottsdale, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA
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 Plan
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Additional employment informationCompensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
