Field CTO AI Customer Engineering

Leading at Cognizant This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level: Drive our business strategy and inspire teams around our future. Live the leadership behaviors , leading themselves, others and the business. Uphold our Values , role modeling them in every action and decision. Nurture our people and culture , creating a workplace where all can thrive. At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture. About the role As a Field CTO AI Customer Engineering Leader , you will serve as the executive technology spokesperson and technology champion for Cognizantu2019s AI market unit, driving exponential growth and establishing the firm as a recognized leader in AI. You will be a valued member of the team, working collaboratively with crossu2011functional internal stakeholders, partners, and clients to define and shape Cognizantu2019s AI technology strategy and offerings. In this role, you will cultivate strategic partner relationships, engage industry advisors and experts, and create a buzz about Cognizantu2019s AI capabilities unlocking large deal opportunities with new and existing clients, expanding the scope of potential opportunities, and championing the technical solutioning and integration of large pursuits to ensure higher success rates. In this role, you will: Lead Strategic Advisory and Thought Leadership u2022 Study and understand key technology trends, capabilities, and priorities across the AI Landscape. u2022 Share thought-leadership and deep industry knowledge with C-level staff, architects, senior leaders, and prospects at industry conferences, user groups, and partner events u2022 Collaborate with external entities like industry and sourcing analysts, advisors, consulting firms, design agencies, and ecosystem partners particularly hyper scalers and platform firms to identify and shape client opportunities u2022 Identify and champion tech debt elimination and modernization with client technology leaders to create value and enable transformation Enterprise Architecture and Platform Strategy: u2022 Identify Partners suitable for building Cognizant use cases on AI u2022 Connect regularly with partners to understand their offerings and how they apply across Cognizantu2019s industry segments. u2022 Educate the sales organization on key components, trends, and capabilities of AI technologies u2022 Primary leadership interface with the delivery components of the AI business unit for Cognizant. Customer Advocacy and Influence: u2022 Champion AI technology choices and tradeoffs for clients as they contemplate implementing Cognizant recommended solutions. u2022 Collaborate with the market commercial and sales teams, during the sales cycle. u2022 Communicate with senior management team at appropriate junctures during the pursuit and facilitates strategic pursuit decisions to improve win probability u2022 Strategize solution definition and solution defense along with extended Cognizant teams to increase pursuit success Team Leadership and Transformation: u2022 Build a team of high-performing Distinguished Sales Engineers and lead them to build solutions that drive differentiation for Cognizant. u2022 Lead a team of high-performing individuals to build u2022 Continuous coaching and sponsoring of sales engineering leaders ensuring career discussions and growth Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, which means operating with Personal Leadership (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), Organizational Leadership (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and Business Leadership (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen) What you need to have to be considered u00b7 CIO/CTO level candidate who has experience engaging, advising, and/or directly leading complex technology organizations including C-suite interaction u00b7 Proven strong functional and technology background and ability to deliver technology transformation in Fortune 500 organizations u00b7 Minimum of 20+ years of industry experience in a Field Sales Engineering Role in a Hyperscaler or a Software company. CTO of an industry segment or a service in line in a consulting firm will also be considered. u00b7 Experience of leading diverse teams, experience of cultivating and collaborating in a multi-cultural environment u00b7 Bacheloru2019s Degree OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead : Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business u00b7 The embodiment of Cognizantu2019s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It These will help you succeed u00b7 Trusted CIO/CTO partner providing strategic AI guidance, modernization leadership, and executiveu2011level thought leadership u00b7 Proven track record delivering largeu2011scale AI and technology transformations across complex enterprise environments u00b7 20+ years of experience across hyperscalers, enterprise software, or consulting shaping AI use cases through strong partner ecosystems u00b7 Leads AI architecture and platform strategy while enabling sales and delivery teams to drive differentiated, scalable solutions u00b7 Builds and mentors highu2011performing, diverse technical teams and drives solution definition and deal success in complex pursuits Work model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this roleu2019s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project youu2019re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $305,000 - $435,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: u00b7 Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance u00b7 Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off u00b7 401(k) plan and contributions u00b7 Long-term/Short-term Disability u00b7 Paid Parental Leave u00b7 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.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.

Created: 2026-05-11