MSCI Inc.

Distinguished Principal Engineer - AI Science

MSCI Inc.
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Base Salary

$225k - $250k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Apply NLP, causal ML, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative AI techniques to financial problems.
  • Design experiments and MVPs for new AI-driven product experiences in partnership with software engineers, product managers, and designers.
  • Lead the technical roadmap for a product area or domain and drive end-to-end architecture for data science solutions.
  • Build evaluation methodologies and AI guardrails for model accuracy, explainability, fairness, and responsible AI practices.
  • Architect reusable pipelines that move machine learning models from research prototypes into stable production services.
  • Translate statistical and algorithmic concepts into business-focused insights for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior engineers and follow developments in academia and technology to improve MSCI products.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of cumulative industry experience in dedicated data science or machine learning roles.
  • 3+ years as a technical lead steering data science initiatives or managing mission-critical machine learning workflows.
  • Expert-level knowledge of optimization methods, including gradient methods and Bayesian optimization, and foundational machine learning frameworks.
  • Hands-on coding experience in big-data environments using Python, Scala, Java, or R, plus strong SQL capabilities.
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a highly quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Economics.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $225,000-$250,000 per year plus eligibility for an annual bonus.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits and location-tailored compensation schemes supporting financial security, health, and wellbeing.
  • Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
  • Global orientation, AI Learning Center access, LinkedIn Learning Pro, and tailored ongoing learning opportunities.
  • Professional growth through multi-directional career paths, internal mobility, and expanded roles.
  • Inclusive culture with eight Employee Resource Groups and reasonable workplace accommodations.

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About MSCI Inc.

5,001-10,000 employees
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