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.

As a Backend Software Engineer II on the Emergence team, 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 other engineers within the Applications team.

Salary:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is 130k-175k. In addition, the role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus and equity plans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Kensho is an equal‑opportunity employer.

• Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop system architectures, API specifications, implementation requirements, and complexity estimates.
• Test assumptions through instrumentation and prototyping.
• Promote ongoing technical development through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

• At least two years of direct experience developing SaaS applications within a team.
• Thoughtful and efficient communication skills (both verbal and written).
• 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, Postgre
  
  SQL, Open Search
• Git, Jsonnet, Jenkins, AWS EKS, Celery, RabbitMQ
• Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% company‑paid premiums)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
• Generous company matching on donations to non‑profit charities
• Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
• Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
• Dog‑friendly office (CAM office)
• Bike sharing program memberships
• Compassion leave and elder care leave
• Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
• Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events