MSCI Inc. · 19 hours ago
AI Engineer
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $177K/yr
10+ years expMSCI Inc. is seeking an exceptional Principal AI Engineer to join their AI team and shape the development of cutting-edge solutions. In this role, you'll architect and implement advanced AI systems that transform how global investors make critical decisions by providing sophisticated insights across financial markets, risk assessment, and portfolio analytics.
AnalyticsFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Design and implement enterprise-scale AI architectures for processing and analyzing complex, multi-dimensional financial and alternative data
Architect end-to-end ML pipelines that handle multi-modal data sources including structured market data, unstructured documents, and real-time feeds
Develop advanced NLP systems for extracting and validating critical metrics from millions of documents, reports, and regulatory filings
Apply cutting-edge AI techniques (including LLMs, computer vision, and deep learning) to solve MSCI's diverse AI use cases
Implement MLOps best practices and automated systems for model deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement across multiple product lines
Collaborate with product teams and domain experts to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers on AI/ML best practices and architectural decisions
Partner with MSCI Research teams to advance the state of AI applications in financial analytics
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design documentation, and knowledge sharing across the organization
Help improve AI Engg team's productivity by using AI agents to automate tasks
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience building and deploying AI/ML systems at scale, with deep hands-on technical expertise
Expert-level proficiency in modern AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and distributed computing platforms (Flink, Beam, Spark, Ray)
Proven track record of architecting and delivering enterprise AI platforms handling large scale data
Advanced knowledge of NLP, computer vision, and time-series analysis techniques with practical application experience
Expertise in building real-time streaming architectures using technologies like Kafka, Flink, or Beam
Strong foundation in MLOps practices including model versioning, A/B testing, and automated retraining pipelines
Excellent technical communication skills with ability to present complex AI concepts to diverse stakeholders
Passion for solving complex analytical challenges and using technology to drive innovation in financial markets
Preferred
Experience with financial data, risk modelling, or quantitative analytics is highly desirable
Track record of publishing research or speaking at conferences on AI/ML topics
Benefits
Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.
Company
MSCI Inc.
MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-08-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2007-11-14IPO
Leadership Team
Henry Fernandez
Chairman and CEO
Jorge Mina
Chief Operating Officer
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