Frontier AI Engineer – Entry Level

University of Denver; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Disability Coverage

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learning and Development Programs

Professional Certifications and Tech培训

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cognizant Frontier invites recent graduates and early-career technologists to join as Frontier Certified Engineers, building AI-native software for global clients. Work with AI-powered tools, collaborate in small pods, and develop core competencies through hands-on projects and structured training.

Start dates align with Summer 2026, and you’ll gain mentorship, certifications, and practical experience across AI, cloud, data, and automation while contributing to measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Recent graduate or early-career professional with technical experience from coursework or internships.
• Interest in software development, cloud technologies, AI, data engineering or related fields.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn quickly in emerging technology domains.
• Ownership mindset and accountability for delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use AI-assisted development tools and emerging engineering technologies to build and improve software solutions.
• Write, test, debug, and enhance code while collaborating with teammates and AI-powered tools.
• Support the development of AI-enabled applications, workflows, and automation solutions.
• Help evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, performance, and business relevance.
• Participate in building knowledge systems, retrieval workflows, and data-driven solutions that improve AI experiences.
• Contribute to testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support activities.
• Collaborate within a small, cross-functional pod to deliver measurable customer and business outcomes.
• Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices when developing solutions.
• Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and delivery approaches in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
• Participate in technical training, certifications, workshops, and hands-on learning experiences to build Frontier engineering capabilities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Curiosity and adaptability

Willingness to learn quickly

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Git

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Job description

Cognizant Frontier invites recent graduates and early-career technologists to join as Frontier Certified Engineers, building AI-native software for global clients. Work with AI-powered tools, collaborate in small pods, and develop core competencies through hands-on projects and structured training.

Start dates align with Summer 2026, and you’ll gain mentorship, certifications, and practical experience across AI, cloud, data, and automation while contributing to measurable outcomes.