Software Engineering / Technology

Software Engineer II

Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation and transformation. With expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and data discovery, we develop and deploy novel solutions to innovate and drive progress at S&P Global and its customers worldwide. Kensho's solutions and research focus on business and financial generative AI applications, agents, data retrieval APIs, data extraction, and much more.

At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the autonomy and support needed to build amazing technology and products. Our communication with one another is open, honest, and efficient. We dedicate time and resources to explore new ideas, but always rooted in engineering best practices. As a result, we can innovate rapidly to produce technology that is scalable, robust, and useful.

As a Backend Software Engineer II on Basis, you will develop the software behind our reliable, secure, and performant APIs. You will collaborate with colleagues from Machine Learning, Product, and Infrastructure, as well as with other engineers within the Applications team. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus and equity plans. Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software.

Work with key stakeholders to develop system architectures, API specifications, implementation requirements, and complexity estimates.

At least two years of direct experience developing SaaS applications within a team.

Experience developing SaaS application backends and APIs using a variety of tools.

Experience working across many stages of the software development lifecycle.

Experience turning abstract business requirements into concrete technical plans.

Sound reasoning about the behavior and performance of loosely-coupled systems.

Proficiency with algorithms (including time and space complexity analysis), data structures, and software architecture.

FastAPI, Django, Python, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Dog-friendly office (CAM office)
• Bike sharing program memberships
• Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events

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Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office location in New York City.