Senior Backend Software Engineer at S&P Global

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

S&P Global  Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Demonstrated capacity for depth and comfort working with a broad range of technologies
  • Proactive, efficient, and inclusive verbal and written communication, especially with geographically-distributed colleagues
  • Thoughtful, deliberate technologist who shares knowledge generously
  • Ability to work in the United States (with potential travel to Kensho hubs like Cambridge, MA or NYC)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software
  • Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Work with key stakeholders to develop system architectures, API specifications, implementation requirements, and complexity estimates
  • Test assumptions through instrumentation and prototyping
  • Promote ongoing technical development through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and mentorship
  • Develop reliable, secure, and performant APIs that apply Kensho’s AI capabilities to specific customer workflows (focused on PDF document processing platform, Extract)
  • Collaborate with colleagues from Product, Machine Learning, Infrastructure, Design, and other engineers within Applications

Skills

Backend
Software Engineering
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
APIs
Data Retrieval
Generative AI
Data Extraction
Web Apps
Speech Recognition
Document Extraction
Unstructured Data

S&P Global

Provides financial information and analytics services

About S&P Global

S&P Global provides financial information and analytics to a wide range of clients, including investors, corporations, and governments. The company offers services such as credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, which help clients understand and navigate the global financial market. S&P Global's products work by utilizing advanced data analytics and research to deliver insights that assist clients in making informed decisions and managing risks. Unlike many competitors, S&P Global has a diverse range of divisions, including S&P Global Ratings and S&P Dow Jones Indices, which allows it to cater to various financial needs. The company's goal is to support clients in driving growth while also committing to corporate responsibility and positive societal impact.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1917Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Employee Discounts

Risks

Integration challenges with new acquisitions like ProntoNLP may cause operational issues.
Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Brooklyn Investment Group.
Dependence on volatile credit ratings market could impact revenue stability.

Differentiation

S&P Global integrates advanced AI tools for superior financial analytics capabilities.
The company offers comprehensive ESG solutions, meeting growing sustainability demands.
S&P Global's diverse divisions provide a wide range of financial services globally.

Upsides

Acquisition of ProntoNLP boosts data analytics and sentiment scoring capabilities.
Rising demand for ESG data enhances S&P Global's market position.
Expansion into India strengthens S&P Global's research and insights offerings.

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