Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2026 at S&P Global

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • At least one core expertise, such as distributed computing or deep knowledge of one of the technologies we use (Python, Django, Typescript, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Redis, Envoy, AWS, Docker, Amazon EKS, Terraform, Git, Jenkins, Prometheus, Kibana, Grafana)
  • Practical understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
  • Personal projects, open source contributions, or a portfolio of work
  • Versatility and adaptability to contribute across various teams and/or suite of products
  • Effective coding, documentation, and communication habits
  • Required to work in-person out of the Cambridge HQ or New York City office

Responsibilities

  • Make an immediate impact by contributing to real features, gaining feedback via code review, merging to our codebase and deploying to our production environment
  • Learn and employ best practices such as static type checking, optimizing for legibility, code review, IaC, and following a maturity model for production-readiness
  • Leverage regularly sanctioned time (Knowledge Days!) across most teams for continuous learning and exploration beyond our day-to-day work
  • Write server-side and user-facing applications built on top of our machine learning capabilities
  • Design interfaces, APIs, and services that address immediate needs with an eye for future scaling and reuse
  • Develop the right abstractions to enable observability & deployment to our core platform
  • Build data ingestion & processing for stand-alone software products and machine learning R&D

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPythonSoftware EngineeringData ExtractionGenerative AIAPIs

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote internship or does it require in-office work?

Interns are required to work out of the Cambridge HQ or New York City office due to the value placed on in-person collaboration.

What technologies and tools will I use as a Software Engineer Intern?

You will use Python, Django, Typescript, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Redis, Envoy, AWS, Docker, Amazon EKS, Terraform, Git, Jenkins, Prometheus, Kibana, and Grafana.

What is the company culture like at Kensho?

Kensho offers a team-based, tightly-knit startup Kenshin community with open, honest communication, diverse perspectives to solve hard problems, and a collaborative environment, including technical discussions and social events.

What will I be doing as a Software Engineer Intern?

You will contribute to real features with code review and deployment, learn best practices like static type checking and IaC, leverage Knowledge Days for learning, and work on team-specific tasks like writing applications, designing interfaces, APIs, and services.

What makes a strong candidate for this Software Engineer Intern role?

Strong candidates are those looking to leverage teammates' diverse perspectives to solve hard problems, work with experienced engineers in a collaborative environment, and are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to real production code using Kensho's tech stack.

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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