AI Research - Intern

Cognizant uses several machine learning techniques to model every aspect of a business to solve for multi-objective outcomes in even the most complex conditions. Cognizant AI labs sees opportunities for new technologies that can make a difference in this context, including automatic design of machine learning models (neural networks and rule sets), surrogate optimization of decision strategies, modeling uncertainty in point prediction and classification, and explainability of machine learning models. For more details about Cognizant AI Labs, see https://evolution.ml.

You will work on a variety of projects related to Decision AI in the real world. You will contribute to understanding challenges in such domains, developing solutions for them using multiple approaches and tools, and communicating the results to partners and the scientific community. You are driven, curious and passionate about your work; you are innovative, creative and focused on excellence; and you want to be part of an ego-free work environment where we value intellectual curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

• Assist with the identification of impactful research problems
• Help in designing new technology for solving such problems
• Implement the technologies and evaluate them on various benchmarks
• Assist in presenting the findings to partners and the scientific community
• Help in integrating the technologies into the LEAF platform
• Work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with others in the team

• Pursuing a PhD or equivalent experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated research experience in such a field
• Experience with Python, Tensorflow/PyTorch, Jupyter Notebook, GitHub
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

The internship will last 15 weeks, starting in May 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000.00 - $152,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.