Fusion Internship Program

Position Overview

Through Fusion – Cognizant’s Internship Program, you will work alongside experienced associates on complex and emerging technology projects for Cognizant clients and internal partners. Depending on your background and Cognizant business needs, we will align you to a service line or industry area; allowing you to enhance your core competency skills and grow your career. Potential assignments could involve any combination of application development, maintenance, testing, business requirements gathering and analysis or project management.

Our internship opportunities could align with the following areas:

• Application Services
• Automation
• Business Process Services
• Corporate Security
• Data & Artificial Intelligence
• Enterprise Platforms
• Healthcare
• Internet of Things
• Life Sciences
• Machine Learning
• Quality Assurance
• Software Engineering

During the internship, you will receive mentorship and support to ensure your success on the project. Fusion delivers constant learning opportunities such as lunch and learns, industry spotlights and leadership engagement. Exciting social activities are planned throughout the internship to provide opportunities to network with Cognizant professionals and others in your intern cohort.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, pursuing a degree in STEM (Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, etc.), or equivalent degree programs
• Candidates are eligible for internships 6 to 12 months from their final graduation date
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication  
• Proven capabilities in teamwork and leadership  
• A strong interest in technology and digital modernization
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic with a dedication to client service excellence
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team, including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary  
• Proven Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Location and Onsite Requirements

Interns will be assigned to a Cognizant office in one of the following locations:

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Chicago, Illinois
• Englewood, Colorado
• Mesa, Arizona
• Plano, Texas
• Teaneck & Bridgewater, New Jersey

Interns are expected to work onsite at their assigned office location up to five days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this program.

All interns must travel to Denver, Colorado for onboarding and initial training during the first week of the internship. Cognizant will provide all travel, lodging, and approved expenses for this portion of the program.

Start Date

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The internship will last 9 weeks, starting in June 2026.

Hourly Rate and Other Compensation  

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  

Disclaimer

The hourly rate, 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. 

Work Authorization

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.

Why Choose Us?

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.

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.