Lead engineer

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

Location: US Remote

The Team

Our AI Engineering team operates in a fast-paced, agile environment working on high-profile internal projects with significant organizational visibility. As a rapidly growing team, we focus on cutting-edge technology innovation, constantly researching and adopting the latest techniques in the AI industry. You'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate directly with major AI vendors and help shape the future of artificial intelligence in our space.

Responsibilities And Impact

As our Lead AI Engineer, you will be instrumental in building the next generation of intelligent platforms that transform how Market Intelligence delivers value to clients. Your work will directly influence enterprise-wide AI adoption, setting technical standards that scale across thousands of users while positioning S&P Global at the forefront of applied AI innovation.

• Design and architect scalable LLM agent platforms that enable intelligent automation and decision-making across Market Intelligence workflows
• Lead full-stack development of AI agent systems using TypeScript, Python, and LangGraph to create sophisticated conversational and analytical capabilities
• Establish technical architecture patterns and best practices for LLM integration, ensuring robust, maintainable, and performant agent platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex Market Intelligence requirements into innovative AI-powered solutions
• Drive technical strategy for agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and model optimization to maximize platform effectiveness
• Mentor engineering teams on AI best practices while contributing hands-on to critical platform components

Compensation/Benefits Information:

(This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000. The final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in AI/software development
• 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong full-stack development skills in TypeScript and Python
• Proven experience with LLM frameworks and agent orchestration tools such as LangGraph, LangChain, or similar platforms
• Strong architectural design experience building scalable, distributed systems and microservices
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying AI/ML workloads
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and integrating multi-agent systems and orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, or AutoGen
• Experience evaluating and optimizing AI agentic systems at scale
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular for AI application interfaces
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or DataDog for AI system performance tracking
• Experience with AWS AgentCore

Right To Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Location:

This role is virtual with the expectation to work Easter Standard Time Zone.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

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What’s In It For You?

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our Benefits Include

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

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Job ID: 324260

Posted On: 2026-01-20

Location: Virtual, Virginia, United States