Gen AI Technical Architect, Consulting Principal

Gen AI Technical Architect, Consulting Principal

Gen AI Technical Solution Architect, Consulting Principal

About The Role

A Gen AI Technical Solution Architect will translate early-stage innovation ideas into structured, scalable technical architecture proposals that align with enterprise engineering and governance standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional technical and business stakeholders to assess feasibility, define high-impact AI use cases, and guide architectural direction with clarity and velocity.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide technical architectural leadership for enterprise AI initiatives, with emphasis on model orchestration, data pipelines, and scalable inference systems.
• Define and govern reference architectures for AI platforms, ensuring alignment with engineering principles such as modularity, fault tolerance, and observability.
• Translate strategic AI objectives into technical architecture patterns, enabling scalable experimentation and production readiness.
• Advise on platform decisions related to model lifecycle, data infrastructure, and integration with enterprise systems.
• Ensure architectural decisions are informed by telemetry, performance benchmarks, and cost‑efficiency, not just business requirements.
• Mentor technical teams to promote architectural rigor, engineering consistency, and depth in AI systems design.

Work Model

This is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. The role supports a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.

What You Must Have To Be Considered

These Will Help You Succeed

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $122,400-$194,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

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