Software Engineering Manager, Backend Development (python)

S&P Global / Kensho

Not specified; not specified; competitive pyy with...
Fully remote
8+ years software engineering experience
4+ years customer-facing api development
3+ years leading remote multi-site teams
S&P Global's Kensho is seeking a Backend Engineering Manager to lead software engineers in developing AI-powered applications and backend services. The role emphasizes technical leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the delivery of reliable and scalable systems

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team developing Kensho's GenAI platform and foundational AI toolkits like Kensho Link or NERD within S&P Global's AI innovation hub.
  • The position requires deep technical leadership to design reliable, secure, and performant APIs that integrate ML systems for grounded GenAI outputs.
  • Candidates will benefit from comprehensive health coverage, flexible downtime, continuous learning resources, and family-friendly perks at a global financial intelligence firm.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

S&P Global's Kensho is seeking a Backend Engineering Manager to lead software engineers in developing AI-powered applications and backend services. The role emphasizes technical leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the delivery of reliable and scalable systems.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive pay with retirement planning and student loan contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • 4+ years customer-facing API development
  • 3+ years leading remote multi-site teams
  • Proficiency in Python Flask FastAPI Django
  • Experience with distributed systems concurrency
  • AWS cloud platform deployment expertise
  • Docker Kubernetes container orchestration

Nice-to-have

  • Strong technical judgment and curiosity
  • Experience with Generative AI and LLMs
  • Commitment to engineering best practices
  • Ability to mentor diverse engineers
  • Open honest efficient communication style

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years overall software engineering experience
  • 4+ years hands-on customer-facing API development
  • 3+ years leading remote or multi-site engineering teams
  • US citizenship or work authorization required

Work Rights

US Candidates Only

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter