Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE)

Title: Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE)

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Practice - AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics

About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future - a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies. By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret, and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Job Summary

• We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Forward Deployed Software Engineers FDSE to join our dynamic team
• FDSEs embed directly with our customers to configure Palantir existing software platforms to solve their toughest problems
• Unlike traditional software engineers who focus on creating a single capability for many customers FDSEs enable many capabilities for a single customer

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand their needs design solutions and deploy applications Iterate closely with customers to address their specific requirements
• Develop and configure Palantirs software platforms to solve complex problems for customers Implement solutions in collaboration with end users
• Handle data integration and real time data processing tasks including event handling event correlation and real time event processing
• Build and deploy Gen AI models and agentic AI using AIP to enhance data driven solutions
• Create efficiency and modernize processes through workflow automation and orchestration on Palantir Foundry
• Generate comprehensive reports using Contour and Quiver to provide insights and support decision making
• Design and manage ontology objects to ensure consistent data representation and integration
• Ingest data from Kafka producers and manage Kafka partitions to support real time data processing
• Implement robust mechanisms for handling failures and ensuring system reliability

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software engineering data engineering and AI architecture
• Strong foundation in Machine Learning basics Evaluation Training Problem Decomposition
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python TypeScript PySpark
• Experience with Palantir Foundry and AIP
• Strong coding experience and ability to deliver production solutions with Gen AI data processing pipelines and advanced analytics tools
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Certifications Required

• Yes

Salary and Other Compensation :

The annual salary for this position is between 150,000 – $ 160,000 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 the terms of Cognizant’s 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. Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment. Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation