Sr. Embedded/C++ Computer Vision Engineer - Hybrid

Cognizant; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Embedded Video Analytics Engineer to optimize and deploy video analytics on embedded router hardware in Irving, TX.

The ideal candidate has strong C++ and Python skills, experience with AI/ML pipelines, embedded Linux, and containerization with Docker. You will work with OpenCV, YOLO, ONNX, and TensorFlow Lite to balance accuracy and performance.

This role offers a challenging environment at Cognizant's IoT practice with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Embedded Software Engineering.
• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Good understanding of Python and AI/ML workflows.
• Experience with Video Analytics, Computer Vision, OpenCV, YOLO, or Object Detection.
• Embedded Linux development and performance optimization.
• Docker or containerization experience.
• Knowledge of ONNX, TensorFlow Lite, quantization, or model optimization.

Responsibilities

• Port and optimize video analytics applications for CPU-based embedded devices.
• Improve performance, memory usage, and inference speed on Linux platforms.
• Work with object detection and image/video processing pipelines.
• Deploy and manage applications in Docker/LXC containers.
• Integrate and optimize AI/ML models using ONNX, TensorFlow Lite, or OpenVINO.
• Benchmark and tune accuracy vs. performance on constrained hardware.

Skills

C++ programming

Python

AI/ML workflows

Embedded Linux

Video analytics

Tools

Docker

OpenCV

YOLO

ONNX

TensorFlow Lite

OpenVINO

Job description

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Senior Embedded Video Analytics Engineer

Role Overview Looking for an engineer to optimize and deploy video analytics applications on embedded router hardware. The ideal candidate should have strong C++ development skills, experience with computer vision/video analytics, and the ability to work with Python-based AI/ML pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Port and optimize video analytics applications for CPU-based embedded devices.
• Improve performance, memory usage, and inference speed on Linux platforms.
• Work with object detection and image/video processing pipelines.
• Deploy and manage applications in Docker/LXC containers.
• Integrate and optimize AI/ML models using ONNX, TensorFlow Lite, or OpenVINO.
• Benchmark and tune accuracy vs. performance on constrained hardware.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of experience in Embedded Software Engineering.
• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Good understanding of Python and AI/ML workflows.
• Experience with Video Analytics, Computer Vision, OpenCV, YOLO, or Object Detection.
• Embedded Linux development and performance optimization.
• Docker or containerization experience.
• Knowledge of ONNX, TensorFlow Lite, quantization, or model optimization.

Preferred

• Edge AI / Edge ML deployment experience.
• OpenWRT, PrplOS, Cradlepoint, or networking device experience.
• RTSP/video streaming knowledge.
• ARM platform optimization.

Compensation

- $90,000 to $125,000 + COLA and 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. Application will be accepted by 10/8/2026

Benefits

• 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

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