Sr. Distinguished Engineer

S&P Global, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Senior Distinguished Engineer in New York City to lead architecture and technology strategy. You will drive the development of the full technology stack, partnering with product, risk, and compliance teams to ensure market integrity while advancing innovative engineering practices.

The role requires a track record of senior technical leadership, execution of complex programs, and clear communication with executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on senior software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in agentic AI systems, including LLM-based agents, orchestration frameworks, tool integration, and evaluation methodologies.
• Strong software and systems engineering foundations across architecture design, quality engineering, CI/CD pipelines, and platform development.
• Proven experience as a senior technical individual contributor setting technical direction and influencing architecture decisions.
• Executive-level communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to CTOs, risk committees, and senior engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technology vision and architecture strategy across S&P DJI's full technology stack, translating forward-looking technical insights into fundable engineering strategies.
• Continuously evaluate and pilot emerging technologies beyond agentic AI, separating genuine capabilities from market hype to guide strategic technology investments.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Platform, Quality Engineering, and Architecture teams to extend forward-looking practices across the complete product development lifecycle.
• Establish measurable outcomes and evaluation frameworks for new technical capabilities, partnering with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure regulatory compliance in a benchmark environment.
• Build technical capability across engineering teams through reusable patterns, standards, coaching, and hands-on partnership while influencing adoption through credibility.

Skills

Senior software engineering

Agentic AI / LLM-based agents

Architecture design

CI/CD pipelines

Executive communication

Job description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 15 The Role: Senior Distinguished Engineer Location: New York City The Team: S&P Dow Jones Indices Technology is reimagining how we build and operate technology for the next decade, operating at the intersection of innovation and market integrity where our systems underpin trillions of dollars in investment decisions. As the most senior technical individual contributor, you'll work alongside engineering leaders, product owners, and control functions who bring deep domain expertise and high standards for rigor, with executive sponsorship and genuine autonomy to shape our technical future. We value sound judgment, transparent trade-offs, and systems that maintain market trust while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Define and execute technology vision and architecture strategy across S&P DJI's full technology stack, translating forward-looking technical insights into fundable engineering strategies
• Continuously evaluate and pilot emerging technologies beyond agentic AI, separating genuine capabilities from market hype to guide strategic technology investments
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Platform, Quality Engineering, and Architecture teams to extend forward-looking practices across the complete product development lifecycle
• Establish measurable outcomes and evaluation frameworks for new technical capabilities, partnering with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure regulatory compliance in a benchmark environment
• Build technical capability across engineering teams through reusable patterns, standards, coaching, and hands‑on partnership while influencing adoption through credibility rather than formal authority

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of hands‑on senior software engineering experience with demonstrated track record of identifying and driving adoption of forward‑leaning technologies before they become mainstream
• Deep, current expertise in emerging technical domains such as agentic AI systems, including LLM‑based agents, orchestration frameworks, tool integration, and evaluation methodologies with proven production implementation experience
• Strong software and systems engineering foundations across architecture design, quality engineering, CI/CD pipelines, and platform development with ability to reason credibly across multiple technical domains
• Proven experience as a senior technical individual contributor setting technical direction, influencing architecture decisions, and driving organizational change through credibility and expertise rather than formal authority
• Executive‑level communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences including CTOs, risk committees, and senior engineering teams
• Clear technical judgment to evaluate where new technologies genuinely outperform existing solutions, assess acceptable risk levels, and provide candid recommendations

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, market data, index administration, or other regulated, high‑accuracy domains with understanding of compliance and audit requirements
• Familiarity with data quality and validation at scale, including experience with AI risk frameworks, model risk management, or technology governance in regulated environments
• Track record spanning multiple major technology shifts throughout career, demonstrating adaptability and long‑term technical vision beyond current emerging trends
• Active engagement in the broader engineering community through open‑source contributions, technical publications, or recognized public technical presence

Compensation/Benefits Information (This section applies only to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $325,000. The final base salary will be based on the individual’s geographic location, 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.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset‑class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index‑based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji.

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.

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. For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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.

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:[e-mail] your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf