Senior Backend Software Engineer

Kensho (S&P Global)

Cambridge, MA, USA
Base: 150k–225k; bonus/equity: annual incentive bo...
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5+ years api development experience
Proficiency in python flask fastapi django
Experience with restful api design
Kensho, a hub for AI innovation at S&P Global, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to develop reliable and performant APIs that leverage their AI capabilities. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with customer-facing APIs and a deep understanding of software architecture and algorithms

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and deploying scalable APIs that leverage Kensho's AI capabilities for specific customer workflows.
  • Candidates must have at least five years of direct experience developing customer-facing APIs within a team environment.
  • The company offers top-of-market benefits including unlimited paid time off, 100% paid parental leave, and up to $20,000 in tuition assistance.

Matching Summary

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Kensho, a hub for AI innovation at S&P Global, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to develop reliable and performant APIs that leverage their AI capabilities. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with customer-facing APIs and a deep understanding of software architecture and algorithms.

Salary

Base: 150k–225k; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive bonus and equity plans eligible; Benefits: Top-of-market medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years API development experience
  • Proficiency in Python Flask FastAPI Django
  • Experience with RESTful API design
  • Knowledge of AWS EKS and containerization
  • Strong algorithm and data structure skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with generative AI applications
  • Background in machine learning integration
  • Mentorship and code review leadership
  • Agentic coding tool proficiency
  • Collaboration with distributed teams

Key Requirements

  • At least five years of direct API development experience
  • Demonstrable technical depth in one domain
  • Sound reasoning about loosely-coupled systems

Work Rights

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