Customer Service Specialist (Bilingual Spanish) - Call Center
Cognizant, Mesa, AZ, United States
Bilingual Customer Experience Specialist - Rider Support
Cognizant is looking for a Bilingual Customer Experience Specialist - Rider Support to join our Rider Support Operations team in the heart of Phoenix. As the voice of Cognizant, you will provide world-class assistance to our riders, ensuring every journey is seamless, safe, and professional.
This role is part of a high-intensity, 24/7/365 environment. You will be responsible for managing real-time rider interactions across phone, chat, and email channels. We are seeking a proactive problem-solver who can maintain composure under pressure and deliver exceptional service in both English and Spanish.
Key Responsibilities
Multichannel Support:
Deliver high-touch support to riders via phone, live chat, and email, ensuring a premium experience.
Operational Excellence:
Maintain high performance against key metrics, including Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores, Quality Assurance standards, and Average Handle Time (AHT).
Incident Management:
Effectively navigate and resolve complex rider issues or hardware/software edge cases.
Shift Rotations:
Commit to a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays to support our round-the-clock operations.
Travel:
Ability to travel up to 10% (local or national) for training, site visits, or business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual Mastery:
Professional-level fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
Experience:
Previous experience in a high-volume customer support or operations role.
Crisis Management:
Candidates with experience in Emergency Response Teams (ERT) or as First Responders are highly prioritized.
Tech-Savvy:
Ability to quickly learn and navigate proprietary software and autonomous vehicle (AV) platforms.
Communication:
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex technology in a simple, calm manner.
Preferred Skills
Prior experience in the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) or transportation technology industry.
Experience working in a mission-control or safety-critical environment.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until April 17th, 2026. The hourly rate for this position is $18 - $21 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
We don't just dream of a better way
we make it happen.
We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
What we offer:
The chance to work with impact.
Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
Ownership over your career.
Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart.
We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
A comprehensive total rewards package,
including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
Flexible health and financial benefits
to support you and your eligible dependentsfrom day one.
True work-life balance.
Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
Cognizant is looking for a Bilingual Customer Experience Specialist - Rider Support to join our Rider Support Operations team in the heart of Phoenix. As the voice of Cognizant, you will provide world-class assistance to our riders, ensuring every journey is seamless, safe, and professional.
This role is part of a high-intensity, 24/7/365 environment. You will be responsible for managing real-time rider interactions across phone, chat, and email channels. We are seeking a proactive problem-solver who can maintain composure under pressure and deliver exceptional service in both English and Spanish.
Key Responsibilities
Multichannel Support:
Deliver high-touch support to riders via phone, live chat, and email, ensuring a premium experience.
Operational Excellence:
Maintain high performance against key metrics, including Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores, Quality Assurance standards, and Average Handle Time (AHT).
Incident Management:
Effectively navigate and resolve complex rider issues or hardware/software edge cases.
Shift Rotations:
Commit to a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays to support our round-the-clock operations.
Travel:
Ability to travel up to 10% (local or national) for training, site visits, or business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual Mastery:
Professional-level fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
Experience:
Previous experience in a high-volume customer support or operations role.
Crisis Management:
Candidates with experience in Emergency Response Teams (ERT) or as First Responders are highly prioritized.
Tech-Savvy:
Ability to quickly learn and navigate proprietary software and autonomous vehicle (AV) platforms.
Communication:
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex technology in a simple, calm manner.
Preferred Skills
Prior experience in the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) or transportation technology industry.
Experience working in a mission-control or safety-critical environment.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until April 17th, 2026. The hourly rate for this position is $18 - $21 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
We don't just dream of a better way
we make it happen.
We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
What we offer:
The chance to work with impact.
Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
Ownership over your career.
Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart.
We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
A comprehensive total rewards package,
including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
Flexible health and financial benefits
to support you and your eligible dependentsfrom day one.
True work-life balance.
Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.