Software Engineer II

About Kensho

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 drive progress at S&P Global and its customers worldwide. Our solutions and research focus on business and financial generative AI applications, agents, data retrieval APIs, and data extraction.

At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the autonomy and support needed to build amazing technology and products. We collaborate using our teammates' diverse perspectives to solve hard problems. Our communication is open, honest, and efficient. We dedicate time and resources to explore new ideas, always rooted in engineering best practices, allowing us to innovate rapidly to produce technology that is scalable, robust, and useful.

About the Role

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 with other engineers within the Applications team. This role is ideal for a thoughtful, deliberate technologist who shares knowledge generously and has experience deploying production code in highly scalable distributed systems.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for an interview will go through a structured process designed to assess technical depth and cultural fit. This typically includes an initial screening, followed by technical assessments and team interviews. Finalists will meet with leadership to discuss role expectations and team dynamics before an offer is extended.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office location in New York City. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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