🧠 Gen AI Engineer – Chennai | In-Person Interview | Cognizant Careers

September 1, 2025

Job Description

πŸ“Œ Summary

Cognizant is hiring an experienced Generative AI Engineer in Chennai to drive innovation in Large Language Models (LLMs), deep learning, and multimodal AI solutions. This full-time, hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced AI tools and cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and GCP. As a Gen AI Engineer, you’ll develop and fine-tune AI models such as GANs, VAEs, and Transformers, integrate them into scalable systems, and work with cross-functional teams to power real-world applications.

If you’re a data-driven AI professional looking to advance your career with a global tech leader, this is your chance.


πŸ“Š Job Details at a Glance

Job TitleGen AI Engineer
LocationChennai, India
Work ModelHybrid
Interview ModeIn-Person (Scheduled Interview)
Job CategoryTechnology & Engineering
Employment TypeFull-Time
Experience Required3–8 Years
ShiftDay Shift
Primary SkillsPython, Transformers, GANs, VAEs, NLP
Cloud PlatformsAzure, AWS, GCP
Job ID00064541494

πŸ” Key Responsibilities

As a Gen AI Engineer at Cognizant, you’ll play a critical role in AI-driven solution development. Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing, cleaning, and augmenting data for LLM training and evaluation
  • Developing large-scale models like GANs, VAEs, and Transformers
  • Fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) on domain-specific datasets
  • Building backend services using Python or .NET for AI integration
  • Designing and maintaining AI pipelines and data workflows
  • Implementing chunking, embeddings, and vector database techniques
  • Deploying AI solutions on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Ensuring robustness, efficiency, and scalability of deployed models
  • Collaborating with DevOps, Data Scientists, and Product teams
  • Staying up to date with the latest in AI/ML, NLP, and deep learning

πŸ’‘ Required Skills & Experience

  • Solid background in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and AI model architecture
  • Proficiency in Python and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI models: GANs, VAEs, Transformers
  • Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) for text parsing and generation
  • Familiarity with GPT models, sentiment analysis, and contextual understanding
  • Experience with synthetic data generation and augmentation techniques
  • Ability to deploy and manage AI models in production environments
  • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD for AI workflows
  • Experience with Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, or similar platforms
  • Strong communication skills and team collaboration mindset

πŸŽ“ Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Data Science
  • 3–8 years of professional experience in AI/ML or Data Engineering
  • Exposure to cloud-native architectures and LLMOps is a plus
  • Proven track record in building and deploying production-ready AI systems

🌍 Why Join Cognizant?

  • Work with world-class AI experts on cutting-edge Generative AI initiatives
  • Access ongoing professional development and global learning platforms
  • Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-first culture
  • Build impactful solutions that drive digital transformation at scale
  • Competitive benefits, global exposure, and meaningful career growth

βœ… Apply Now

Are you ready to unlock the next level of your AI career?

πŸ”— Apply Now via Cognizant Careers

πŸ“… Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a scheduled in-person interview in Chennai.