Senior ML engineer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Team:

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the Document Platforms and AI Team, you will play a critical role in developing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning models that power natural language understanding, information retrieval, and data extraction solutions. You will work on high-impact projects, collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to create scalable AI solutions that transform enterprise data processing.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply advanced machine learning techniques, build robust data pipelines, and deploy models in production environments. If you are passionate about AI, NLP, and big data, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!
 

What’s in it for you: 

• Be a part of a global company and build solutions at enterprise scale 

• Work with a highly skilled and hands-on technical team (including leadership) 

• Contribute to solving high complexity, high impact problems 

• Build and maintain production ready pipelines from ideation to deployment 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, build, and deploy scalable machine learning models for information extraction and natural language processing.

• Develop end-to-end ML pipelines, from data preprocessing and feature engineering to model training, evaluation, and deployment.

• Work with large-scale data processing frameworks like Apache Spark to build efficient and optimized ML solutions.

• Optimize ML models for performance, accuracy, and scalability in production environments.

• Develop and maintain streaming and batch data transformation pipelines using cloud-native solutions (AWS/GCP).

• Implement best practices in MLOps, including CI/CD pipelines for ML models, automated testing, and model monitoring.

• Deploy and manage containerized ML applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Collaborate closely with data engineers, software developers, and product teams to integrate ML solutions into enterprise workflows.

• Stay up to date with emerging trends in machine learning, NLP, and AI, applying new techniques to improve existing models.

• Ensure high code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices for software development.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3-5+ years of experience in Machine Learning, NLP, and MLOps or related technology.

• Strong expertise in Python and ML/NLP libraries (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Transformers, Hugging Face).

• Experience with LangChain for LLM-based applications (retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, and AI-driven search).

• Experience working with distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.

• Hands-on experience in cloud-based ML development (AWS/GCP).

• Strong understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, and evaluation.

• Experience with MLOps best practices, including automated model deployment and monitoring.

• Proficiency in SQL (any variant, big data experience is a plus).

• Familiarity with Linux OS (bash scripting, utilities, etc.).

• Version control experience with Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Core Java 17+ (preferably Java 21+) and its toolchain.

• Knowledge of Apache Kafka and Apache Avro.

• Exposure to JVM-based languages such as Kotlin or Scala.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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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