Research Scientist GenAI Cognizant AI Lab (San Francisco)

Research Scientist Cognizant AI Lab

About Cognizant AI Lab : Cognizant partners with a diverse range of global organisations to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing decision-making, forecasting, resilience, and operational growth. At the heart of this mission is Cognizant AI Lab , our centre of excellence for cutting-edge AI research and innovation.

Cognizant AI Labs bridges the gap between foundational research and real-world impact. Our work not only drives practical AI solutions across industries but also draws inspiration from the complex challenges faced by our clients, fuelling scientific exploration and discovery.

Your Role

As a Research Scientist , you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of AI. You will design and develop novel algorithms and methodologies to tackle both theoretical and applied challenges, with a strong emphasis on AI for Good . Your work will contribute to building AI systems that are safe, robust, sustainable, and inspiring .

Focus Areas

Our current research spans a wide spectrum of domains, including:

AI for decision-making and orchestration

Trustworthy and explainable AI

Open-ended and lifelong learning systems

Sequential and time-series modelling

Multi-agent systems and artificial life (ALife)

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Evolutionary computation and optimisation

Key Responsibilities

Conduct original research and contribute to the global AI community

Design and execute experiments with rigorous evaluation frameworks

Develop and implement novel algorithms and prototypes

Analyse results, iterate rapidly, and refine approaches

Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into scalable solutions

Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals

Present research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field

Minimum 3 years of experience in AI/ML research

Proven track record of publications in venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, IJCAI, GECCO, ALife, etc.

Strong programming and implementation skills

Hands-on experience with LLMs and modern ML frameworks

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Passion for ethical AI and AI for Good initiatives

Ready to shape the future of AI? Apply now and join Cognizant AI Lab.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $220,000 to $240,000+ depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.