Sr. Consultant, Automotive sector (AI Platform Engineer)

Cognizant

Olympia, WA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$64,350–$101,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Engineering, Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Development, Business Strategy, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Change Management, Computer Science, Consulting, Content Development, Customer Satisfaction, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Metrics, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operations Planning, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Engineering, Project Execution, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Standards Development, Status Reports, Use Cases, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Olympia, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
**The Role** Our Consulting group is looking for an **AI Engineer** to join our **Automotive** **Consulting** team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background project management, with a passion for driving strategic objectives. and ensure that the project progresses smoothly. Must be able to drive project forward and not only send email/messages. We're looking for Consultants who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a consultant, this means creating high-quality client deliverables and taking ownership of producing client content and meeting client expectations; developing an expertise in your functional area, including obtaining certifications; contributing to Client Satisfaction and/or RFPs; supporting leadership and contributing to content development for service offerings; and participating in People Care initiatives and always exhibiting personal leadership. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below. This is a remote-based role, but travel to the client site will be required on a periodic basis. **Job Summary:** We are seeking an experienced **AI Engineer** who will be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining AI workflows that support an Auto OEM's business and technical objectives. The AI Engineer will be focused on the design, implementation, and operationalization of AI workflows. **Key Responsibilities:** · Design and implement end-to-end AI workflows, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model inference, and output delivery. · End-to-end AI workflows, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model inference, and output delivery · Develop and operationalize AI pipelines for batch and real-time use cases.-time use cases · Automate the workflows via orchestration and scheduling mechanisms. · Implement testing, validation, and performance optimization for AI workflows. · Collaborate with the OEM engineers to align solutions with enterprise standards. · Define program goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with organizational strategy. · Monitor program performance, timelines, and budget adherence. · Identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks and issues. · Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders through status reports and review meetings. · Ensure alignment between business goals, project delivery, and change management. · Foster collaboration between product, engineering, operations, and other departments. **Qualifications** · Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field experience. · Fluency in AWS based platforms is a plus · 5+ years of proven experience in AI, preferably in the automotive sectors or manufacturing sectors. · Strong leadership skills to guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive success. · Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, CISSP or CSM is a plus. **Education** : Bachelor's degree required; MBA or master's strongly preferred. **Work Authorization** : Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. **Salary:** Applications will be accepted until **May 31** **st** **, 2026** . The annual salary for this position is between **$64,350.00 - $101,500.00** depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. **Incentives** : Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, subject to applicable plan terms. **Benefits** : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays plus PTO, 401(k) with company contributions, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan. **Disclaimer** : Salary, other compensation, and benefits are accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law. \#CB #LI-Remote 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

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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