Prompt Engineer

Cognizant

Olympia, WA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$95,000–$130,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Science, Data Structures, DevOps, Django, Docker, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Git, Incentive Programs, JSON, Microservices, Modeling Languages, Natural Language Processing (NLP), NoSQL, Privacy Controls, Production Costing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Requirements Management, SQL Databases, Scalable System Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Test Plan/Schedule

LOCATION

Olympia, WA

POSTED

10 days ago

**Prompt Engineer** **About the Role** As a **Prompt Engineer (LLM / Generative AI)** , you will make an impact by designing and delivering intelligent AI-powered solutions using large language models. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to build scalable, production-ready AI applications. **Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.** **In This Role, You Will:** + Design, develop, and deploy LLM-powered applications using Python + Integrate and manage OpenAI APIs (GPT models, embeddings, function calling, assistants, fine-tuning) + Create, test, and optimize prompt engineering strategies for accuracy, reliability, and cost-efficiency + Build pipelines for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) using vector databases + Implement LLM evaluation, monitoring, and observability techniques (prompt versioning, output scoring, hallucination detection) + Optimize latency, token usage, and cost for production LLM workloads + Develop APIs, backend services, and microservices to support AI solutions + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into AI-driven features + Ensure solutions follow security, privacy, and responsible AI best practices + Stay current with evolving LLM technologies and prompt engineering techniques **Work Model** We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a **remote position open to qualified applicants in Norfolk, Virginia, United States** . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. **What You Need to Have to Be Considered:** + Strong proficiency in Python (data structures, APIs, async programming) + Hands-on experience with OpenAI APIs or comparable LLM providers + Practical experience with prompt engineering techniques (few-shot, chain-of-thought, system prompts, guardrails) + Experience building production-ready applications using LLMs + Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) + Solid understanding of NLP concepts and limitations of LLMs + Experience with version control systems (Git) **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex + Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate) + Knowledge of SQL / NoSQL databases + Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) + Exposure to DevOps practices such as Docker and CI/CD pipelines **Salary and Other Compensation** Applications will be accepted until **July 31, 2026** . The annual salary for this position is between **$95,000 - $130,000** , 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 applicable plans. **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 **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. \#LI-AS5 IND123 \#CB Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

Cognizant

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 230 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

We're driven by a passion to help our clients build stronger, more agile and more innovative businesses.

Cognizant enables global enterprises to address a dual mandate: to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations.

What makes Cognizant unique is our ability to help clients meet both challenges. We help them enhance productivity by ensuring that vital business functions work faster, cheaper and better. And, our ability to conceptualize, architect and implement new and expanded capabilities allows clients to transform legacy models to take their business to the next level.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

https://www.cognizant.com

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