Native AI Engineer

Native AI Engineer

Date published Oct 19 2026

Location

Bentonville, AR-SW I St / United States

Job category Digital

Work model Hybrid

Job Title - Native AI developer

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deploy AI-native applications, copilots, and intelligent agents.
• Develop solutions using LLMs such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, or Llama.
• Design and implement RAG pipelines with vector databases.
• Integrate AI applications with enterprise data sources, APIs, and business systems.
• Create prompts, workflows, and multi-agent solutions to automate business processes.
• Optimize AI models for performance, accuracy, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with business and engineering teams to deliver AI-driven solutions.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python.

• Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).

• Knowledge of RAG, vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search.

• Experience with AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or Semantic Kernel.

• Understanding of AI agent development and orchestration.

• Experience with REST APIs, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), and CI/CD processes.

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Salary and Other Compensation

• The annual salary for this position is between $100K-150K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

• Disclaimer

• The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

• Additional employment information

• Compensation 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.

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About Cognizant:

• Cognizant is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world.

• Benefits that help you thrive and grow

• Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

• Financial wellbeing

• Physical and mental health

• Your career, your way

• Real-world impact

• Your path to Cognizant

• Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

• Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

• Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

• Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

• If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

• Step 3: Show off your skills

• If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

• Step 4: Decision time

• Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.