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Get Access To All JobsGenAI Engineer – ITRAC | Senior Associate
Location: Texas, USA
Hybrid delivery locations: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; New Jersey; Atlanta, GA
About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is Cognizant’s global consulting organisation, helping clients navigate complex technology and business transformations. We combine industry expertise, modern engineering, and AI-driven innovation to deliver measurable outcomes at enterprise scale. Our consultants work closely with clients while operating within established governance, security, and delivery frameworks.
Role Overview
As a GenAI Engineer – ITRAC | Senior Associate, you will design, build, and support Generative AI (GenAI) solutions across enterprise platforms within the telecommunications domain.
This is a hands-on engineering role, focused on developing reliable, secure, and scalable GenAI components—including services, orchestration layers, and retrieval pipelines—under the guidance of senior team members and architects.
The role supports Cliescale delivery programs, requiring adherence to standard SDLC, ITSM, security, and change management practices. You will also contribute to Cognizant’s agentification initiatives, supporting human-in-the-loop AI agents that automate repeatable tasks in a controlled, auditable manner.
Key Responsibilities
GenAI Application Engineering
- Design, develop, and enhance GenAI applications, including APIs, orchestration workflows, retrieval components, and integrations with enterprise systems.
- Build and maintain application code, automated tests, and basic monitoring to support performance and operational stability.
- Support secure deployment of GenAI solutions across development, test, and production environments.
- Follow established coding standards, quality controls, and security guidelines.
Telecommunications Domain Enablement
- Apply GenAI capabilities to telecom use cases such as:
- Agent assist
- Knowledge retrieval
- Incident triage
- Order management
- Billing enquiries
- Operational workflow automation
- Ensure solutions comply with telecom regulatory requirements, data privacy standards, and enterprise governance policies.
Agentification & Human-in-the-Loop AI Support
- Support identification and implementation of high-volume, repeatable tasks suitable for AI-assisted execution.
- Assist in configuring and validating human-in-the-loop agents using approved tools, workflows, and controls.
- Contribute to incremental delivery (pilot to scale) by supporting:
- Prompt and template updates
- Evaluation harness execution
- Retrieval content validation
- Monitoring and reporting summaries
- Escalate risks, quality concerns, and compliance issues to senior engineers or architects as needed.
Continuous Learning & Quality Engineering
- Build working knowledge of GenAI techniques, including:
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Prompt engineering and tuning
- Model evaluation and quality metrics
- Guardrails and safety controls
- Participate in structured experiments to evaluate solution quality, safety, and business impact.
- Apply feedback to improve reliability, usability, and governance alignment.
Enterprise Delivery & Governance
- Operate effectively within large, regulated enterprise environments.
- Adhere to standard SDLC and ITSM processes, including documentation, change controls, and security reviews.
- Communicate progress clearly within the team and provide accurate, well-documented updates.
Proficiency Expectations
- Senior Associate (target level):
- Executes assigned engineering tasks independently with periodic guidance
- Contributes to GenAI application builds and agent workflows
- Validates GenAI outputs against defined quality and compliance standards
- Documents work consistently and follows established engineering practices
Required Qualifications
- Experience building or supporting enterprise-grade GenAI or AI-enabled applications.
- Working experience with APIs, orchestration frameworks, and system integrations.
- Exposure to telecommunications or similarly regulated industries.
- Understanding of SDLC, ITSM, security, and change management principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Consulting or client-facing delivery experience in large enterprise environments.
- Exposure to human-in-the-loop or agent-based AI solutions.
- Familiarity with AI governance, audit readiness, or compliance documentation.
Work Model
Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
Associates are expected to work onsite three days per week at a Cognizant office or client location in Dallas/Fort Worth, New Jersey, or Atlanta, based on business needs.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is dependent on experience, role alignment, and geographic location. Cognizant offers competitive compensation aligned with market standards for Senior Associate consulting roles in the United States.
Benefits
Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Learning and professional development programs
- Employee wellness and support initiatives
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Post Closing Date
This position will remain open until 31 May 2027, subject to business requirements.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world.
GenAI Engineer – ITRAC | Senior Associate
Location: Texas, USA
Hybrid delivery locations: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; New Jersey; Atlanta, GA
About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is Cognizant’s global consulting organisation, helping clients navigate complex technology and business transformations. We combine industry expertise, modern engineering, and AI-driven innovation to deliver measurable outcomes at enterprise scale. Our consultants work closely with clients while operating within established governance, security, and delivery frameworks.
Role Overview
As a GenAI Engineer – ITRAC | Senior Associate, you will design, build, and support Generative AI (GenAI) solutions across enterprise platforms within the telecommunications domain.
This is a hands-on engineering role, focused on developing reliable, secure, and scalable GenAI components—including services, orchestration layers, and retrieval pipelines—under the guidance of senior team members and architects.
The role supports Cliescale delivery programs, requiring adherence to standard SDLC, ITSM, security, and change management practices. You will also contribute to Cognizant’s agentification initiatives, supporting human-in-the-loop AI agents that automate repeatable tasks in a controlled, auditable manner.
Key Responsibilities
GenAI Application Engineering
- Design, develop, and enhance GenAI applications, including APIs, orchestration workflows, retrieval components, and integrations with enterprise systems.
- Build and maintain application code, automated tests, and basic monitoring to support performance and operational stability.
- Support secure deployment of GenAI solutions across development, test, and production environments.
- Follow established coding standards, quality controls, and security guidelines.
Telecommunications Domain Enablement
- Apply GenAI capabilities to telecom use cases such as:
- Agent assist
- Knowledge retrieval
- Incident triage
- Order management
- Billing enquiries
- Operational workflow automation
- Ensure solutions comply with telecom regulatory requirements, data privacy standards, and enterprise governance policies.
Agentification & Human-in-the-Loop AI Support
- Support identification and implementation of high-volume, repeatable tasks suitable for AI-assisted execution.
- Assist in configuring and validating human-in-the-loop agents using approved tools, workflows, and controls.
- Contribute to incremental delivery (pilot to scale) by supporting:
- Prompt and template updates
- Evaluation harness execution
- Retrieval content validation
- Monitoring and reporting summaries
- Escalate risks, quality concerns, and compliance issues to senior engineers or architects as needed.
Continuous Learning & Quality Engineering
- Build working knowledge of GenAI techniques, including:
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Prompt engineering and tuning
- Model evaluation and quality metrics
- Guardrails and safety controls
- Participate in structured experiments to evaluate solution quality, safety, and business impact.
- Apply feedback to improve reliability, usability, and governance alignment.
Enterprise Delivery & Governance
- Operate effectively within large, regulated enterprise environments.
- Adhere to standard SDLC and ITSM processes, including documentation, change controls, and security reviews.
- Communicate progress clearly within the team and provide accurate, well-documented updates.
Proficiency Expectations
- Senior Associate (target level):
- Executes assigned engineering tasks independently with periodic guidance
- Contributes to GenAI application builds and agent workflows
- Validates GenAI outputs against defined quality and compliance standards
- Documents work consistently and follows established engineering practices
Required Qualifications
- Experience building or supporting enterprise-grade GenAI or AI-enabled applications.
- Working experience with APIs, orchestration frameworks, and system integrations.
- Exposure to telecommunications or similarly regulated industries.
- Understanding of SDLC, ITSM, security, and change management principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Consulting or client-facing delivery experience in large enterprise environments.
- Exposure to human-in-the-loop or agent-based AI solutions.
- Familiarity with AI governance, audit readiness, or compliance documentation.
Work Model
Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
Associates are expected to work onsite three days per week at a Cognizant office or client location in Dallas/Fort Worth, New Jersey, or Atlanta, based on business needs.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is dependent on experience, role alignment, and geographic location. Cognizant offers competitive compensation aligned with market standards for Senior Associate consulting roles in the United States.
Benefits
Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Learning and professional development programs
- Employee wellness and support initiatives
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Post Closing Date
This position will remain open until 31 May 2027, subject to business requirements.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Genai Engineer
Lead with your AI stack, not your job title
Recruiters scanning for sponsored GenAI roles look for specific tools: PyTorch, LangChain, RAG pipelines, fine-tuning workflows. List these prominently on your resume. A generic 'AI Engineer' title with a strong stack gets more callbacks than a polished title with vague skills.
Target companies with active LCA filings in AI
Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for AI or machine learning roles in the past 12 months are significantly more likely to sponsor again. Look for patterns in DOL disclosure data. Repeat filers have established legal processes, which means faster, smoother sponsorship for you.
Clarify your visa status early, not at offer stage
Many GenAI hiring managers aren't familiar with visa timelines. Mentioning your status early, framing it as a straightforward process, prevents late-stage deal-breakers. A brief explanation of H-1B or O-1 requirements during early conversations sets realistic expectations for both sides.
A degree in CS, ML, or a related field strengthens your case
H-1B specialty occupation requires a degree directly related to the role. For GenAI positions, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or statistics degrees map cleanly. If your degree is in another field, documented experience in machine learning or AI systems becomes especially critical to include.
O-1A is worth exploring if you have recognized AI work
Published research, open-source contributions with significant adoption, speaking at major AI conferences, or high-citation papers can support an O-1A petition. This visa has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a strong alternative for GenAI engineers with a visible track record in the field.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for roles that explicitly sponsor
Most job boards don't surface visa sponsorship availability clearly. Migrate Mate is built specifically to show which GenAI Engineer roles include sponsorship, saving you hours of researching individual companies before applying. Browse open roles filtered by sponsorship status to prioritize where your time goes.
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Find Genai Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Is GenAI Engineer considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. GenAI Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B standards because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, typically computer science, machine learning, mathematics, or a directly related discipline. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for AI and machine learning engineering roles, and the DOL regularly certifies LCAs for these positions without significant challenge.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for GenAI Engineers compared to other tech roles?
GenAI is one of the highest-demand areas in tech right now, which cuts both ways. More companies are willing to sponsor because the talent pool with these specific skills is limited. However, you still face the annual H-1B lottery if you're cap-subject. In FY2025, USCIS selected roughly 25% of registrations. Companies hiring GenAI engineers frequently use cap-exempt routes, such as university research positions or nonprofit affiliations, to bypass the lottery entirely.
Can I qualify for an O-1A visa as a GenAI Engineer?
Yes, if you have demonstrable recognition in the field. Published research in peer-reviewed AI journals, significant open-source contributions, presentations at recognized conferences like NeurIPS or ICML, or employment in a critical role at a leading AI organization can all support an O-1A petition. The O-1A has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a practical alternative for engineers with a visible track record who want to avoid H-1B uncertainty.
What degree do I need for a sponsored GenAI Engineer role?
A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation requirement for most GenAI Engineer positions. Degrees in unrelated fields create complications. If your degree doesn't align, three years of directly relevant professional experience can substitute for each year of missing education under USCIS equivalency rules, though this requires careful documentation and is scrutinized more closely.
Where can I find GenAI Engineer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by sponsorship availability, so you waste time applying to roles that won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and surfaces GenAI Engineer roles where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor. You can browse current openings filtered by sponsorship status, which saves significant time in your search.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Genai Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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