Cognizant

AI Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

We captured this posting once, on 2026-06-16, and did not track it afterwards — so we cannot tell you whether it is still open.

Employer
Cognizant
Location
New Jersey, United States
Seniority
Not stated
Experience asked for
Not stated
Pay band
$140K – $200K

When we saw it

  • Posted 2026-06-12 — the date the employer published it
  • Archived 2026-06-16 — when we saved this copy

Found via LinkedIn — US keyword pulls.

Skills the posting named

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From the posting

AI - Artificial Intelligence FDE Location: US About The Role We are looking for a highly skilled and consultative AI Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to help clients understand, shape, and activate the potential of AI in their business. This role partners closely with sales, industry specialists, engineering, and clients to turn priority AI use cases into MVPs, POCs, and commercially strong solutions that accelerate deal conversion. You will sit at the intersection of AI technology, solution architecture, and business value , guiding clients from early‑stage ideation through to validated solution designs. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role suited for a technical expert who thrives in ambiguous, fast‑moving sales cycles. In This Role You Will Drive early‑stage discovery sessions with clients and account teams. Identify pain points, value levers, and high‑impact AI opportunities. …

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