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We are seeking an experienced Computer Vision Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design and implementation of advanced vision solutions that enhance automation, safety, and operational efficiency across retail, warehouses, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing plants. This role demands deep technical expertise in vision systems, edge computing, and cloud integration, combined with leadership and communication skills to drive enterprise-scale deployments.

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*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* About Us: 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 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com. About Cognizant’s IoT Practice: Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Computer Vision Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design and implementation of advanced vision solutions that enhance automation, safety, and operational efficiency across retail, warehouses, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing plants. This role demands deep technical expertise in vision systems, edge computing, and cloud integration, combined with leadership and communication skills to drive enterprise-scale deployments. Key Responsibilities + Solution Architecture: Define and implement scalable vision architectures for multi-site environments, ensuring reliability and performance. + Computer Vision Development: Build and optimize algorithms for object detection, tracking, anomaly detection, and quality assurance using frameworks like OpenCV, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. + Edge & Cloud Integration: Deploy vision models on resource-constrained devices and integrate with AWS, Azure, or GCP for centralized analytics and reporting. + Performance Optimization: Ensure low-latency inference, efficient resource utilization, and robust failover mechanisms for production systems. + Governance & Standards: Establish best practices for security, compliance, and data management in vision deployments. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, engineering, and business teams to align vision solutions with organizational goals. Required Technical Skills + Computer Vision: Object detection, segmentation, tracking; OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch. + Edge AI: NVIDIA Jetson, Intel Movidius; model optimization (TensorRT, quantization). + Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP for data processing and analytics. + Programming: Python, C++, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). + Security & Compliance: Secure deployments, certificate management, and data privacy standards. Soft Skills + Communication: Ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. + Ownership & Accountability: Drive end-to-end delivery of vision solutions. + Collaboration: Partner effectively with cross-functional teams. + Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset for troubleshooting and optimization. + Leadership: Mentor teams and influence technology decisions. Nice-to-Have + Experience with industrial automation and quality control systems. + Familiarity with large-scale deployments in retail or manufacturing environments. + Knowledge of regulatory compliance for video and image data. Qualifications + Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. + 10+ years in Computer Vision with 3+ years in enterprise-scale deployments. + Proven track record in designing and delivering production-grade vision systems. KPIs & Success Metrics + Improved operational efficiency and automation across sites. + High system uptime and performance consistency. + Compliance with security and privacy standards. Travel Requirement: This is a remote role with 30–40% travel to client sites and operational facilities. Compensation: - $140,000 to $180,000 +/- and 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 1/12/2026 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 #LI-CT1 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.

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.

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Subject Matter Expert – Computer Vision -Remote

Algorithms

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Analysis Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Automation

Best Practices

C++ Programming Language

Cloud Computing

Communication Skills

Computer Science

Computer Vision

Control Systems

Cross-Functional

Customer Support/Service

Data Analysis

Data Management

Data Processing

Digital Certificates

Distribution Services

Distribution Warehousing

Docker

Electrical Engineering

Failover

Fortune 500 Customers

GCP (Good Clinical Practices)

Identify Issues

Incentive Programs

Intel Product Family

Internet of Things

Leadership

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

Mentoring

Metrics

Microsoft Windows Azure

Operational Improvement

Operational Strategy

Order/Customer Fulfillment

Performance Metrics

Performance Tuning/Optimization

Privacy Controls

Problem Solving Skills

Product Design

Production Systems

Professional Services

Python Programming/Scripting Language

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Regulatory Compliance

Resource Utilization

Retail

Retail Operations

Security Compliance

Small Company

Stock Purchase Plans

Vehicle Driving

Willing to Travel

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The role emphasizes data-driven operations, secure connectivity, system integration, and telemetry, requiring strong collaboration, clear communication, and stakeholder influence to deliver measurable business outcomes such as: + Energy savings. Compensation: - $140,000 to $180,000 +/- and 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.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* About Us: 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 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com. About Cognizant’s IoT Practice: Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all. Role Summary This role owns the end-to-end lifecycle of connected devices across multi-site retail, consumer goods, and food manufacturing environments. Responsibilities span hardware selection, energy metering, systems integration, commissioning, performance tuning, security hardening, and ongoing reliability operations. You will serve as the technical authority for: + POS and store devices + HVAC and refrigeration racks/case controllers + Networking (including SD-WAN) + Energy sub-metering and power quality + Production floor systems in packaging and dairy/bakery/ice cream plants The role emphasizes data-driven operations, secure connectivity, system integration, and telemetry, requiring strong collaboration, clear communication, and stakeholder influence to deliver measurable business outcomes such as: + Energy savings + Equipment uptime + Food safety compliance + Reduced maintenance costs Key Responsibilities + Architecture & Design: Define site-level reference architectures, standardize device selections, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. + Implementation & Commissioning: Lead commissioning plans and supervise rollouts with adaptability and proactive problem-solving. + Operations & Reliability: Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to maintain high system reliability and customer satisfaction. + Security & Compliance: Enforce security controls and compliance standards with integrity and risk awareness. + Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Store Ops, Facilities, and Manufacturing Engineering to align technical roadmaps with business priorities. + Documentation & Training: Create clear documentation and deliver training tailored to end-user needs. Essential Skills (Technical + Behavioral) + Devices & Hardware: Expertise in energy meters, HVAC controllers, refrigeration systems, and industrial sensors. + Systems Integration: Proven experience integrating diverse control systems and devices. + Connectivity & Data Handling: Strong knowledge of device communication protocols and reliable data flow. + Networking & Security: Network design and security best practices. + Energy & Controls: Analytical skills for demand management and optimization. + Food Manufacturing Expertise: Cold chain monitoring and compliance under regulatory standards. Qualifications + Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, or related discipline. + 10+ years in multi-site retail or food manufacturing environments delivering connected device and system integrations. + 3+ years leading commissioning and operations for HVAC, refrigeration, energy metering, and control systems. + Proven leadership in architecture ownership and reliability improvement for production environments. + Expertise in hardware selection and vendor partnerships. + Working knowledge of cloud platforms. + Ability to interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and energy data. + Excellent communication skills combined with strong technical expertise. + Remote role with 30–40% travel required. Compensation: - $140,000 to $180,000 +/- and 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 1/12/2026 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 #LI-CT1 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.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Connected Devices (Hardware & Software) - Remote

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Electricity

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Food Delivery

Food Production

Food Safety

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High Reliability

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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TravelYes, 30‑40%Job CategoryEngineeringCompensation InformationThe compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. Essential FunctionsRFP and New Business Support: Lead minor RFP project and support lead engineer on major RFP projects by leading automation selection and validation on new business sale projects by identifying potential automation technologies.

SummaryThis Warehouse Automation Engineering position can be responsible for the effort in identifying, evaluating, piloting and deploying new warehouse automation technologies, followed by the installation and deployment of new and optimization of warehouse automation technologies. This dedicated team and capability differentiates Ryder by driving efficiencies to grow existing and win new business. This position will require a breadth of knowledge across many business types and automation technologies. Work directly with internal operations, solution design, continuous improvement, information technology, product teams and stakeholders to identify, select, and deploy new technology with automation partners. Consult with internal and external contacts to quickly demonstrate the value and feasibility of warehouse automation capabilities to create a competitive differentiator. Work directly with the customer and business owners to identify new ideas and collaborate across verticals, regions, and functional areas to evaluate, pilot, develop and implement warehouse automation solutions.Essential FunctionsRFP and New Business Support: Lead minor RFP project and support lead engineer on major RFP projects by leading automation selection and validation on new business sale projects by identifying potential automation technologies. Build ROI and justification based upon multiple criteria to select the optimal solution design. Support build of presentation with Lead Automation Solutions Engineer.SOW (Scope of Work) Contractual Validation: Support automation project lead on identifying gaps in vendor FSD/SOW using the FSD Checklist process.Design Validation: Provide input on automation solution designs to ensure that key items are considered for implementation and ongoing operational performance. Review design options for clearance issues, power requirements, cost effectiveness and SLA targets.Automation Procurement: Help lead build collateral for vendor tech review request and requests for quotes. Review design options for various vendors and solutions.Implementation Project Management: Some Project Management of smaller projects, including updating of Punch List and Project Plan. Track milestones and requirements for implementation of projects.Implementation Support: Attend implementation status calls when needed. Verify and prioritize optimal onsite support is utilized on all projects. Ensure communication to vendor and onsite staff and handle escalation events. Coordinate support for onsite team for post-go-live hypercare. Support on-site Solution Acceptance Test (SAT) testing plan. Support tracking of Punch List after go-live for uptime items.Data Analytics: Profile data from dashboard and systems to support system optimization projects. Perform data analysis on reports, technology controls systems and WMS/WES.Implementation Commissioning and Solution Validation: Support Solutions Acceptance Testing (SAT) plan. Support tracking of Punch List.Strategy and Success Measurements: Review team strategy with manager to set personal goals.Financial Responsibilities: Validate spend with manager. Support Project Leads on tracking project budget.Automation Troubleshooting: Partner with vendor to resolve Priority 1-5 tickets related to down/degreciated performance with site automation. Join on P1/P1 Resolution calls.Additional ResponsibilitiesSupport vendor communication for minor projects.Develop pilot activities and the hypothesis to be tested. Define the proof of concept, formalize the team, identify a pilot location, obtain approvals, evaluate vendors and determine a pilot timeline. Deploy acceptable pilots to quickly evaluate business fit & operational feasibility. These results will help feed the solution design team to include proven technologies into new business proposals. Evaluate, pilot and deploy new warehouse automation technologies.Validation of new technology and automation will be supported by this role through Proof of Concept implementations. These POC implementations will be driven by the automation team, as they will also coordinate the value‑justification of the project with Senior Management and the cross‑functional team involved.Perform other duties as assigned.Skills and AbilitiesDriven to help organizations innovate with new warehouse automation capabilities or technologies.Strong planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization and presentation skills.High degree of comfort and ease with ambiguity and uncertainty.Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.Passion for understanding clients and internal customer vision and business goals.Ability to champion ambiguous scenarios and challenges.Natural sense of leadership and ownership—in research, pilot and thought leadership activity.Problem‑solver, curious, hands‑on mentality.Act as a change agent in adopting warehouse automation technologies to deliver significant operational improvement across the organization and to coach business owners and functional leads in the deployment of these new technologies.Demonstrated success in assessing, developing and deploying new offerings or incremental enhancement.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.3+ years in warehouse automation, material handling technologies, industrial engineering or warehouse systems integration.2+ years of experience in warehouse automation.Experience in warehouse automation including sortation conveyor, goods‑to‑person, autonomous vehicles/robots, ASRS systems.Automation, Management Consulting, Physical & Process Robotic experience.Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control) and Lean methods.Knowledge of available material handling equipment and automation types such as forklift applications, racking designs, packaging devices and automation design.Warehouse Design Tools e.g., CAD, slotting, MOST, simulation, WMS, labor management, Network Design Tools (e.g., Llamasoft). Data Visualization Software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or with equivalent warehouse operational knowledge.Experienced in financial business case analysis to support targeted return on investment.TravelYes, 30‑40%Job CategoryEngineeringCompensation InformationThe compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long‑term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below.Pay TypeSalariedMinimum Pay Range100000Maximum Pay Range115000Benefits InformationRyder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.Important NoteSome positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.Security Notice for Applicants: Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a \[@ryder.com\] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers .Equal Opportunity StatementRyder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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