Up to 300 AI, Consulting and Design Engineering Jobs Could Come to Frisco Over Four Years With Kyndryl's New AI Lab

On October 1, Kyndryl announced the opening of its first U.S. AI Innovation Lab in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, at a site in Frisco that is its first AI lab in the U.S., and the company expects the investment to create up to 300 highly skilled jobs in AI, technology consulting and design engineering over the next four years. That number is a four-year expectation from Kyndryl, not a count of vacancies open today. Kyndryl's own hiring system already lists roles tagged to a Frisco AI hub location, from an entry-level AI engineer post to a delivery manager for the DMV account portfolio. For Metaintro readers in Dallas-Fort Worth, this guide sets out what each posting asks for, what it pays, which roles are onsite and how career changers can train for AI work nearby. Here is what the primary pages show.

What Opened at Frisco Station?

The lab sits at 5844 John Hickman Parkway in Frisco and is the company's first AI lab in the United States. Kyndryl occupies nearly 5,800 square feet in Offices 3 at Frisco Station, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, and the renovation cost an estimated $500,000.

Kyndryl provides mission-critical enterprise technology services, with advisory, implementation and managed service capabilities for thousands of customers in more than 60 countries. The company was spun off from IBM in 2021 and posted revenue of $15.1 billion in fiscal year 2026.

Kyndryl has AI Innovation Labs now open in Dallas, Liverpool, and Luxembourg, and the Dallas lab is part of an expanding global lab network.

Separately, in March, Kyndryl was awarded a Texas Department of Information Resources contract (DIR-CPO-6161) to provide deliverables-based IT services to state and local government agencies and other eligible public sector organizations, which can use the contract to access Kyndryl's experience supporting mission-critical government systems across security and resiliency, cloud, applications, data and AI.

How Many Jobs Is Kyndryl Promising, and Over What Timeline?

The investment is expected to create up to 300 highly skilled jobs in AI, technology consulting and design engineering over the next four years. Kyndryl has not published a yearly breakdown, a split by job type or a date for the first hires in its launch release.

Customers will work alongside Kyndryl experts through workshops, rapid prototyping and engineering co-creation.

The future of AI will be built through collaboration, and our AI Innovation Lab in Dallas brings customers together with Kyndryl experts to unlock the full value of AI while strengthening America’s innovation ecosystem, Jamie Rutledge, President of Kyndryl U.S., said, according to Kyndryl's launch release.

Which Kyndryl Roles Are Posted for the Frisco AI Hub?

Roles posted under the location line Dallas (USDALFRI) Frisco AI HUB in Kyndryl's hiring system include these three groups.

• Early-career consulting roles. An Early Career Consult Program Associate AI Engineer, an Early Career Consult Program Cybersecurity Engineer and a UX Design Associate post that runs through Kyndryl's Early Career experience.
• Experienced engineers. A Data Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer and a Software Engineer focused on mainframe modernization.
• Delivery leadership. A Delivery Manager, DMV role leading teams within the DMV account portfolio.

The Associate AI Engineer posting, Cybersecurity Engineer posting, UX Design Associate posting, Software Engineer posting, Data Engineer posting and Delivery Manager posting are each listed as full time, and each accepts applications on a rolling basis.

What Do the Early-Career Roles Ask For?

The Associate AI Engineer post is an entry-level technical role with two paths, AI engineering and data engineering and analytics. It asks for a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience, plus 0-3 years of experience in software engineering, AI, machine learning, data engineering, analytics or related technical fields. The posting also wants working knowledge of Python or a similar language, a basic understanding of software development principles and problem-solving techniques, familiarity with data structures, databases, APIs, cloud technologies or modern development tools, strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, and demonstrated curiosity and interest in emerging AI and data technologies.

The required list for the Cybersecurity Engineer post includes foundational experience implementing, configuring or supporting cybersecurity technologies and experience with tools such as EDR, MDR, SIEM, SOAR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, antivirus solutions, or vulnerability management tools. In this role a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology or a related field is listed under preferred skills, alongside certifications such as Security+ and CySA+.

The UX Design Associate post is open to people with a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent practical experience completed recently or expected before start date. Its required list includes academic, internship, volunteer or project experience in UX design, human-centred design, interaction design, psychology, human-computer interaction or a related field, and experience with Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar design tools. A portfolio of UX, product design, service design or innovation projects is preferred.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, according to the Cybersecurity Engineer posting.

What Do Experienced Engineers and Managers Need?

The Forward Deployed Engineer data role is hybrid and requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in Frisco, and candidates must live within a commutable distance because relocation assistance will not be provided. Its required list includes production-grade Python and advanced SQL optimization, practical experience designing, building and orchestrating ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Airflow, dbt, and Kafka, extensive expertise in database modeling, distributed computing and deploying resources in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure or GCP), hands-on experience implementing vector databases such as Pinecone, Milvus, Chroma or Weaviate and vector indexing strategies for high-context search, working knowledge of data quality, pipeline lineage and modern data observability tools, and cloud-native certifications on AWS, Azure, or GCP, or a demonstrated willingness to achieve certifications. The degree line is a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent practical professional experience.

The Software Engineer role is onsite 5 days a week in Frisco and centres on mainframe business logic and refactoring legacy code so cloud and mobile apps can reach mainframe data. Its required list includes 2 years experience working as a software engineer on complex software projects, advanced coding, debugging and problem-solving skills with a strong focus on .NET, excellent coding skills and solid development experience in languages such as Java and Python, software development methodologies, relational and NoSQL databases, data mapping, XML/JSON, REST-based web services, microservices architecture, containers (Docker and k8s) and messaging queues, and a deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is listed as preferred.

The Delivery Manager, DMV post requires 5+ years of management experience, specifically managing 20+ employees, plus 5+ years of experience in direct customer-facing roles and 5+ years leading delivery teams. The posting's other required items are sound knowledge of Kyndryl competencies, managed platforms, IT services and technology vendors, experience in a leading/doer role with specific knowledge or experience similar to the employees being led and managed, the ability to partner with delivery partners for positive customer outcomes, being well versed for direct and constant interaction with the customer, and being a sympathetic and empowering delivery resource manager who fosters growth. Candidates must be US based to support US Government Market, and the role sits at the Frisco site with onsite management required 5 days per week. A bachelor's degree and Software Development Lifecycle process experience are listed as preferred.

What Does Kyndryl Pay for Frisco AI Hub Roles?

The pay for the Associate AI Engineer is $77,000 based on a full-time schedule, and the Cybersecurity Engineer posting and UX Design Associate posting list the same $77,000.

The Software Engineer posting, Data Engineer posting and Delivery Manager posting list U.S. ranges, with separate higher ranges for places such as New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area:

• Software Engineer. A base range of $92,040 to $174,840 for the position in the U.S.
• Data Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer. A range of $143,640 to $273,000 for the position in the U.S.
• Delivery Manager, DMV. A range of $156,360 to $296,880 for the position in the U.S.

The Associate AI Engineer posting, Cybersecurity Engineer posting, UX Design Associate posting, Software Engineer posting, Data Engineer posting and Delivery Manager posting each list the position as eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. Under each, you may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave and paid time off. For the data role, actual pay may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.

What Work Will Happen Inside the Lab?

The lab will use a four-phase approach of customer immersion, co-design, build and roadmap, with customers expected to move from exploratory use cases to working prototypes in days. A lab visit is built to go from problem to prototype in two days, with customers working beside a Forward Deployed Squad of Kyndryl experts.

The Dallas lab will also house a specialized team focused on Kyndryl's DMV solutions, supporting motor vehicle agencies across the United States. Kyndryl experts there will develop reusable code and deployment best practices and apply AI to enhance solution development and testing. The DMV delivery manager works with business analysts, business architects, software developers and software architects within the DMV account portfolio.

The lab will also showcase Kyndryl's Cyber Defense Operations Center capability, which unifies network and security operations to provide real-time visibility, monitoring and collaborative analysis across complex IT environments.

Kyndryl's latest modernization research found that 34% of organizations are modernizing to enable AI capabilities, a larger driver of modernization than cost reduction at 29%.

How Can You Train for AI Work Through NPower in Dallas?

Kyndryl is partnering with NPower, Dallas AI, Tech Titans, and other local organizations to expand access to AI skills, and it is an inaugural supporter of NPower's AI training program, which teaches skills such as prompt engineering and automation.

Separately, NPower runs a tuition-free AI Prompt + Power Automation program that is open to Dallas-area applicants. It runs as 20 weeks of no-cost virtual training (120 hours total). Learners get hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate, and prompt engineering, and prepare to sit for Microsoft AB-900, PL-900, and Google AI Essentials certification exams. The program also includes mentoring, employment readiness workshops and job placement assistance.

To enroll, applicants must meet these requirements:

• Age and education. Applicants must be 21 or older and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience. The program asks for 1-3 years professional experience in any field.
• Work status. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Location and schedule. Learners must be located in or near New York/New Jersey, Washington D.C., Dallas, Austin or Atlanta, and classes run Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM ET, virtual only.

Graduates can target roles such as AI Operations Analyst, Automation Analyst and Junior Data Analyst. For younger learners, NPower Texas offers tuition-free virtual tech training to young adults 18-26, as well as veterans and their spouses, across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, San Antonio and Harris County/Houston, with a Dallas office at 1402 Corinth Street, Suite 137.

How Strong Is the Dallas-Fort Worth Tech Job Market?

Dallas-Fort Worth placed in the top 10 of CBRE's Scoring Tech Talent 2026 study. Between 2022 and 2025, Dallas-Ft. Worth added 37,230 tech jobs, behind only Toronto at 75,000 among the biggest tech job increases.

Dallas-Ft. Worth was among the top five of only nine net job creation markets, where new tech jobs outdistanced the local supply of tech graduates. Across the U.S. and Canada, demand for AI skills increased the size of the AI workforce by 45% to 751,000 as of mid-2026.

What This Means for Job Seekers, and What Should You Do Next?

Do not wait for the full hiring plan. The up to 300 jobs are a four-year expectation and the release gives no schedule, while the Associate AI Engineer posting, Cybersecurity Engineer posting and UX Design Associate posting are already posted. All three sit in Kyndryl's early-career track, and each either lists a degree as preferred or accepts equivalent practical experience, as the Associate AI Engineer post and UX Design Associate post do.

Location matters for these roles. The data engineering role offers no relocation assistance and needs at least three days a week on-site in Frisco, and the software and delivery manager roles are onsite five days a week. The software and DMV postings are silent on relocation, and DMV candidates must be US based to support US Government Market.

Designers have an opening here too. The UX Design Associate post asks for experience with Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools and lists a portfolio as preferred, and our UI vs UX designer career guide sets out how the two paths differ, while our UX designer interview guide covers the questions to prepare for.

Here is what we would do:

• Search the Frisco location. Look for postings tagged Dallas (USDALFRI) Frisco AI HUB in Kyndryl's hiring system and apply directly, since applications are taken on a rolling basis.
• Use a referral if you have one. Kyndryl asks applicants with a contact inside to select Employee Referral and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.
• Match the tools, not just the title. The data role names Airflow, dbt, and Kafka, and the cyber role names SIEM, SOAR and firewalls among its tools. Mirror the ones you have used.
• Train if you are switching careers. If you are 21 or older, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have 1-3 years professional experience in any field and are legally authorized to work in the US, and live in or near Dallas, NPower's AI Prompt + Power Automation program is tuition-free and includes job placement assistance.

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People Also Asked

Q: How many jobs will Kyndryl's Frisco AI lab create?

A: Kyndryl expects the investment to create up to 300 highly skilled jobs in AI, technology consulting and design engineering over the next four years, which is a ceiling rather than a list of open vacancies.

Q: How much do Kyndryl's Frisco AI hub jobs pay?

A: The early-career Associate AI Engineer post lists $77,000 based on a full-time schedule, while the Data Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer post lists a U.S. range of $143,640 to $273,000.

Q: Do you need a degree to work at Kyndryl's Frisco lab?

A: Not always. The Associate AI Engineer post accepts equivalent practical experience in place of a bachelor's degree, and the Cybersecurity Engineer post lists a bachelor's degree under preferred skills.

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