Software Engineer Ii

IHS Markit (now part of S&P Global)

Cambridge, MA, US
Base: 130k-175k; bonus/equity: annual incentive bo...
2+ years saas application development experience
Python backend and api development skills
Experience with scalable distributed systems
Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation focusing on business and financial generative AI applications and data retrieval APIs

Job Summary

  • Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation focusing on business and financial generative AI applications and data retrieval APIs.
  • The role involves designing and deploying software for reliable, secure, and performant APIs within highly scalable distributed systems.
  • Candidates receive top-of-market benefits including unlimited paid time off, 100% company-paid parental leave, and up to $20,000 in tuition assistance.

Matching Summary

Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation focusing on business and financial generative AI applications and data retrieval APIs.

Salary

Base: 130k-175k; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive bonus and equity plans eligible; Benefits: Top-of-market medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years SaaS application development experience
  • Python backend and API development skills
  • Experience with scalable distributed systems
  • Proficiency in algorithms and data structures
  • FastAPI or Django framework experience

Nice-to-have

  • Thoughtful and efficient communication skills
  • Generous knowledge sharing culture
  • Experience with machine learning collaboration
  • Open and honest team communication style
  • Interest in generative AI applications

Key Requirements

  • At least two years of direct SaaS development experience
  • Sound reasoning about loosely-coupled systems
  • Ability to turn abstract requirements into technical plans

Work Rights

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