Senior Backend Software Engineer

Kensho (S&P Global)

Cambridge, MA, US
Base: 150k–225k; bonus/equity: annual incentive bo...
Hybrid
5+ years developing customer-facing apis
Proficiency with python and flask/fastapi
Experience with restful api design
Kensho, part of S&P Global, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to develop reliable APIs that leverage AI capabilities for customer workflows. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in creating customer-facing APIs and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation, focusing on business and financial generative AI applications.
  • The role involves designing and maintaining scalable APIs that deliver Kensho's AI capabilities to customers worldwide.
  • 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

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Kensho, part of S&P Global, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to develop reliable APIs that leverage AI capabilities for customer workflows. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in creating customer-facing APIs and strong communication skills.

Salary

Base: 150k–225k; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive bonus and equity plans eligible; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years developing customer-facing APIs
  • Proficiency with Python and Flask/FastAPI
  • Experience with RESTful API design
  • Knowledge of distributed systems architecture
  • Strong algorithm and data structure skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with generative AI applications
  • Background in machine learning integration
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Open communication style

Key Requirements

  • At least five years of direct experience developing customer-facing APIs
  • Demonstrable technical depth in at least one domain
  • Sound reasoning about loosely-coupled system behavior

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