Associate Data Scientist
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, AI Engineer
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.
This role is not eligible for candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the near future.Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Remote/ Onsite : 4 days onsite
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Design develop and deploy RESTful APIs using FastAPI to enable seamless integration of AI/ML solutions.
- Build and optimize NLP models for text processing, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition and other language-based tasks. Develop and implement machine learning algorithms using frameworks such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch or Scikit-learn.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, collect datasets and conduct data preprocessing and analysis.
- Leverage AWS services (e.g. S3, Lambda, Sage Maker) for scalable and efficient cloud-based data solutions. Monitor and improve system performance to ensure the reliability and accuracy of deployed models and APIs.
- Work on innovative predictive analytics solutions.
Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency in Python with experience in developing production-grade applications.
- Hands‑on experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and tools.
- Proven expertise in FastAPI or similar framework for building and managing REST APIs.
- Familiarity with at least one Machine Learning (ML) framework such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch or Scikit-learn.
- Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts is a plus.
- Experience with AWS and its services for deploying and managing applications in the cloud.
- Knowledge of database technologies (SQL/No
SQL) and data engineering best practices.
Application Accepted: 2/20/2026
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:- 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.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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