Intelligent Automotive & Mobility

Aerial view of a body of water and a coastline highway.

Intelligent Automotive & Mobility

Engineer your next breakthrough with scalable, adaptive solutions.

Driven by Neuro® Edge and generative AI

From software-defined vehicles (SDVs) to connected ecosystems, our edge-native AI and cloud-native platforms accelerate decision-making and service delivery. Embedded intelligence and real-time responsiveness enable measurable impact at scale.

data-xy-axis-lg:null; data-xy-axis-md:null; data-xy-axis-sm:80% 10%

<h3>From visionary concepts to future-ready mobility</h3> <p>The world of automotive has reached a crossroads. Future leaders need to deliver seamless mobility experiences, smarter vehicles and sustainable transport systems.</p> <p>Take innovation up a gear. Build next-gen intelligent, connected, software-defined vehicles with embedded AI, digital twins, edge computing and cloud-native platforms.</p> <p>Optimize development cycles, de-risk innovation and reimagine customer experiences with a trusted partner by your side. Our virtual validation capabilities let you act quicker and smarter, reducing costs, complexity and time-to-market.</p> <p>Whether it’s inside, outside or beyond the vehicle, Cognizant helps you move faster—with purpose.</p>

Let’s advance your innovation

style

Background Transparent, flex equalheight

label

Overview

OUR IMPACT

Real-world outcomes, redefining performance at every turn

<h2>86%</h2> <p>of defects detected earlier using virtual and hardware-in-loop (HIL) testing.</p>

<h2>20–25%</h2> <p>faster validation time, accelerating development and market readiness.</p>

<h2>60%</h2> <p>improvement in efficiency of testing connected car features.</p>

<h2>40%</h2> <p>improvement in early defect discovery, leading to higher product quality.</p>

“Cognizant's expertise in scalable, hardware-agnostic software development aligns perfectly with our goals to innovate and meet the increasing demands for customization and hyper-personalization in the automotive industry."

David Fritz
Vice President, Hybrid and Virtual Systems
Siemens

style

Background Primary

label

Our impact

CORE CAPABILITIES

<h3>Driving innovation across domains</h3> <p>With more than 30 years of experience and over 9,000 automotive engineers, we bring together software, hardware and system expertise to deliver breakthrough solutions across the full mobility ecosystem—built for real-world impact.</p>

Inside the vehicle
Outside the vehicle
Beyond the vehicle

Inside the vehicle

Electrical/electronics (E/E) architecture: Accelerating vehicle system design through evaluation and implementation of ready-to-use architecture solutions, proven frameworks and development best practices for next-generation vehicles
Autonomous vehicle testing and validation: Speeding development cycles with end-to-end testing and simulation, including electronic systems, integrated components and full vehicle functionality—to reduce risk and improve time to market
Functional safety and cybersecurity: Ensuring compliance and protection across all vehicle systems
Cockpit, navigation and HMI (Human-Machine Interface): Designing user-centric and intuitive interfaces for enhanced driver engagement
Embedded software development: Leveraging proven industry workflows, robust standards and trusted vendor platforms to deliver reliable, end-to-end embedded solutions across vehicle domains

Inside view of a car dashboard.

Outside the vehicle

Cloud and edge computing: Enabling scalable and responsive vehicle-to-cloud interactions
AI and machine learning: Driving predictive analytics for maintenance and user behavior
Connectivity and telematics: Facilitating real-time data exchange for improved operations
DevOps and agile development: Streamlining software delivery for continuous improvement

A view of a futuristic car.

Beyond the vehicle

Fleet management solutions: Optimizing logistics and operations for commercial fleets
Digital retail solutions: Transforming the car buying experience through digital platforms
E-mobility services: Supporting the transition to electric vehicles with comprehensive services
Mobility-as-a-service: Creating integrated transportation solutions for urban mobility
Training and learning solutions: Upskilling teams with end-to-end training across the mobility value chain—from OEM-aligned retail qualifications and service coaching to high-voltage certification, agile coaching and immersive digital learning—driving workforce readiness, compliance and performance at scale

View of a row of semi truck on the road.

style

Background Transparent, rm bottom padding

label

Core capabilities

A golden computerized car sitting on top of a computer chip.

Smart, software-defined vehicles

Create intelligent, adaptable vehicles that are built to evolve

We help you accelerate software development and integration with virtual validation, testing modular, future-proof architecture—enabling new digital services and faster updates over the vehicle’s lifetime.

A man sitting in the driver seat of a car pressing buttons on the dashboard.

Connected mobility platforms

Harness real-time data to transform the mobility experience

From cloud-based telematics to digital cockpits, we deliver scalable platforms that support predictive insights, subscription models and next-generation connected services—opening new revenue streams and improving customer engagement.

Autonomous solutions

Accelerate safe, scalable autonomy

Using AI, simulation and edge computing, we enable early, cost-effective validation of complex driving scenarios—helping you fast-track development while ensuring the highest standards of performance and safety.

style

Background Transparent, rm vertical padding

Let’s talk possibilities

style

Background Transparent, rm vertical padding

WHY COGNIZANT

<h3>What you’ll unlock with Cognizant</h3> <p>Cognizant helps you transform mobility with end-to-end solutions that deliver intelligence, resilience and speed at every step of the journey—backed by global innovation labs, an extensive partner network, and scalable delivery models.</p>

A man sitting at a gaming steering wheel while on a headset.

Faster innovation, lower R&D spend

Launch smarter, safer vehicles at speed while optimizing engineering investment. Tap into Cognizant’s unmatched global talent pool, including one of the largest automotive footprints in India, and a three-shore delivery model to scale R&D with speed and cost-efficiency.

An auto mechinic looking at laptop screen.

Accelerated time to market with smarter development

Cut development cycles through model-based systems engineering, simulation-led design and prebuilt accelerators. Our investment in embedded platforms, visualization frameworks and deep technology partnerships help you go from concept to validation, faster.

Lower lifecycle cost and enhanced reliability

Minimize rework and warranty issues through robust architectures, early testing and end-to-end validation. Our integrated SDV and E/E services ensure quality from concept through post-launch—helping you reduce total cost of ownership across the vehicle lifecycle.

A man holding his phone will sitting on the driver seat of his car.

New revenue streams and mobility experiences

Monetize beyond the vehicle through over-the-air services, data platforms and connected ecosystems. We help you build scalable platforms that extend value into subscriptions, upgrades and next-gen mobility business model—while enhancing customer loyalty through smarter, generative AI-powered personalization and services.

A salesman and a family looking at a car.

Credibility that moves with the industry

Benefit from leadership in key automotive alliances—SOAFEE, AUTOSAR, COVESA, SAE International —and our commitment to future standards. We ensure your platforms align with evolving regulations, interoperability needs and mobility ecosystems.

A woman looking at a car in service, while computer screen are showing the car data.

Trust and resilience at scale

Operate at scale with our TISAX - and ISO-certified global delivery engine and purpose-built labs. From centers for automotive engineering, software development, test and validation, to embedded system hubs and manufacturing innovation centers in India, Germany, Poland, Japan, and North America—our delivery presence drives flexibility, compliance and faster project ramp-up.

style

Background Transparent, rm bottom padding

label

Why Cognizant

See how Cognizant can help you lead

style

Background Transparent, rm vertical padding

OUR PARTNERS

<h3>Meet our network of global partners</h3> <p>From software-defined vehicles to autonomous platforms, we co-create with industry leaders to engineer next-gen mobility that moves markets and transforms experiences.</p>

style

Background Transparent, rm bottom padding

label

Our partners

<h5 style="padding-top: 30.0px;"><span class="text-bold">Strategic acquisitions fueling mobility innovation</span></h5> <p>Now part of Cognizant, Cognizant Mobility (formerly ESG mobility) and Mobica bring deep expertise across software-defined vehicles, embedded platforms and edge-to-cloud engineering. These strategic acquisitions strengthen our nearshore delivery presence in Germany and Poland—helping clients accelerate intelligent product development with greater speed, scale and precision.</p>

style

Background Primary, rm vertical padding

FEATURED WORK

<h3>Performance in motion</h3> <p>See how industry leaders are accelerating innovation with Cognizant.</p>

Aston Martin F1™

Boosted operational efficiency and faster reporting time with embedded IoT and data solutions deepening fan engagement.

Two people leaving a smart bus with a dog.

The Holon mover project

Delivered complete development and integration of the E/E architecture for Holon’s autonomous mover—now in pilot operation.

style

Background Lighter Gray, rm bottom padding

label

Featured work

Start your impact story

style

Background Lighter Gray, rm top padding

NEWS AND INSIGHTS

<h3>Latest news and insights</h3> <p>Stay one step ahead. Explore the latest insights, trends and news shaping the world of IoT and engineering.</p>

style

Background Transparent, rm bottom padding

label

News and insights

A person viewing a futuristic car on tablet.

Cognizant and Elektrobit collaborate to accelerate development of software-defined vehicles

Cognizant's solution accelerator, powered by Elektrobit's adaptive AUTOSAR solution, is designed to meet increasing customer demands by accelerating the development cycle for software-defined vehicles.

Read the news

Cognizant and Gentherm sign strategic product engineering agreement, launch new delivery center

Joint initiative to accelerate thermal innovation and scale global delivery from India for next-gen mobility systems.

View of a man hands on the steering wheel of a car.

Cognizant collaborates with Siemens on solution accelerator for software-defined vehicles

Integration of Siemens’ PAVE360 enables shift-left testing and accelerates SDV development with simulation-led validation.

style

Background Transparent, rm top padding

LEADERSHIP

<h3>Leading the way</h3> <p>Our team brings decades of industry experience, combining deep engineering expertise with strategic vision.</p>

Jörg Ohlsen

CEO, Mobility

Kedar Pathak

Offering Leader

style

Background Primary

label

Leadership

<h3>Ready to build your next automotive breakthrough? Let’s talk.</h3> <p>Delivering the future of mobility takes deep expertise, agile development and real-world engineering experience.</p> <p>We’re ready to help you move faster, smarter and more sustainably. Let’s talk about your intelligent automotive and mobility goals.</p>

/fragments/us/en/site/contactus_widget_form/iot-contact-form-without-title

style

Background Transparent, rm vertical padding

label

Contact

<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="text-white">Find out what more we can do for you and your business</span></span></h5>

Back to IoT and Engineering

Background Image

Background Style

object-fit-cover,mh-250,object-position-left-top

style

Background Transparent