Infosys is making a decisive move in its AI strategy by partnering with Cognition to deploy Devin, billed as the world’s first autonomous AI software engineer, across both internal operations and client-facing projects. The collaboration marks a shift from limited AI experimentation to enterprise-scale execution, as Infosys looks to embed autonomous AI agents directly into software engineering and delivery workflows. Scott Wu, founder and CEO of Cognition, described the partnership as a way to “bring autonomous engineering into the heart of complex enterprises,” underscoring the ambition to move AI from pilot use cases into production environments.
The rollout of Devin is expected to improve software development velocity, shorten time-to-market, and augment engineering teams by automating portions of the software lifecycle. Rather than functioning as a standalone tool, Devin will be integrated into Infosys’ delivery models, supporting tasks such as coding, testing, debugging, and system-level problem-solving within large enterprise programs. This approach reflects growing demand from global clients for measurable productivity gains driven by AI, rather than isolated proofs of concept.
Industry analysts view the partnership as a pivotal moment for India’s IT services sector. Gaurav Vasu, CEO of UnearthInsight, noted that today’s AI alliances resemble earlier partnerships with platforms like SAP, Microsoft, and Oracle, where Indian IT firms evolved into critical execution partners for complex enterprise transformations. In this context, AI-native companies are increasingly relying on large services firms to operationalise their technologies at scale across regulated, heterogeneous IT environments.
The collaboration also highlights significant workforce implications. Dug Sanchit Vir Gogia, founder and CEO of Greyhound Research, pointed to a structural shift in talent demand, explaining that “the wide base of junior staff is narrowing, and the focus is shifting to mid-tier and senior roles with deeper skills in orchestration, governance, and AI oversight.” This suggests that while AI may reduce reliance on entry-level roles, it will simultaneously raise demand for more experienced professionals who can manage, supervise, and govern autonomous systems.
At a broader level, the Infosys–Cognition deal reflects an emerging reality in enterprise AI adoption. As Gogia observed, “It is no longer about how many engineers you can staff, or how many locations you can deliver from. It is about how fast, safely, and predictably you can deploy change across large and messy technology estates.” By positioning itself as a bridge between cutting-edge AI tools and real-world enterprise systems, Infosys is signalling its intent to shape the next phase of global IT services, rather than simply react to it.
