AI Platform Engineer - .NET / Python / GenAI| Onsite - Multiple U.S. Locations
cognizantScottsdale (AZ)
$100,000 to $180,000
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cognizantScottsdale (AZ)
SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$100,000 to $180,000
About the role
AI Platform Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time Work Model: Onsite
Locations: San Leandro, CA | Lake Forest, CA | Scottsdale, AZ | Pittsburgh, PARole Overview
We 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 CoreStrong 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 databasesExperience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCPStrong experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databasesExperience 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 SearchFront-end experience with React or Angular is a plus
- Location Requirement
- This 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 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.
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