Cognizant announced it is on track to hire 1,500 college graduates in the United States by the end of 2026 as part of a broader push to build homegrown AI talent. The hires will span the company's core technology services business, its Belcan engineering subsidiary, and a new Frontier Engineers talent program designed for accelerated roles in enterprise AI. Globally, Cognizant has hired approximately 27,000 campus graduates since 2025, with the U.S. class of 1,500 reflecting an accelerating domestic commitment supported by an expanded hub strategy across multiple locations. The company engages students through programs including the Fusion internship, Ignite and Elevate early-career pipelines, registered apprenticeships with the U.S. Department of Labor, and the new Frontier Engineers stream targeting top technical graduates. Cognizant recruits from more than 40 U.S. universities and draws from both technical and non-technical disciplines, with deep partnerships at institutions such as the University of Georgia, Arizona State University, and the University of Kentucky.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class ACognizant is hiring 1,500 U.S. college graduates to build AI talent, indicating strong demand for its services.