Machine Learning Engineer II

The DRIVE Team at Kensho is focused on designing and deploying production-grade machine learning systems that power our next-generation agentic search pipelines. We specialize in building robust retrieval systems, scalable embedding infrastructure, and tightly integrated LLM pipelines that leverage unstructured data sources.

Our mission is to make complex unstructured data easily discoverable and actionable by building intelligent, retrieval-driven systems that enhance enterprise search, question answering, deep research, report generation, and knowledge discovery experiences across S&P Global platforms.

We are seeking a mid-level Machine Learning Engineer to help develop and scale RAG systems across the company. This is a hands-on, full-lifecycle ML role with a strong emphasis on retrieval models, LLM orchestration, and system-level thinking.

Kensho states that the anticipated base salary range for the position is 140k - 180k. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus and equity plans. At Kensho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

What You’ll Do:

Design and implement end-to-end RAG pipelines that integrate proprietary chunking algorithms, embedding models, vector databases, and data retrieval agents

Build and optimize retrieval systems over large-scale proprietary datasets using advanced embedding techniques

Develop LLM-based solutions that orchestrate retrieval, generation, and ranking to deliver high-quality, context-aware responses

Investigate and solve challenges in vector search, chunking and indexing strategies, unstructured data retrieval evaluation, and GraphRAG

Work closely with Product and Design teams to build ML-based solutions that enhance user experiences and meet business objectives

Collaborate closely with the ML Operations team to create automated solutions for managing the entire ML systems lifecycle, from initial technical design to seamless implementation

Who You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

3+ years of significant, hands-on industry experience with machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), information retrieval systems and large-scale text processing, including designing, shipping, and maintaining production systems

Strong programming skills in Python, with a working knowledge of data processing tools and ML frameworks such as PyTorch, Transformers, and HuggingFace

Experience working with machine learning libraries/frameworks for Large Language Model (LLM) orchestration, such as Langchain, LLamaIndex, etc.

Proven experience building ML pipelines for data processing, training, inference, maintenance, evaluation, versioning, and experimentation.

Experience working with vector databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/PGVector, OpenSearch, Pinecone) and understanding of similarity search techniques and vector indexing algorithms

Demonstrated effective coding, documentation, collaboration, and communication habits

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Technologies We Love:

ML:PyTorch, Transformers, HuggingFace, LangChain

Tools/Toolkits:Claude Code, Weights & Biases, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL/PGVector, LiteLLM

Techniques: Agentic Search, Prompt Engineering, Information Retrieval, Data Embedding, AI agent evaluation

Deployment: Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS, Github Action

At Kensho, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-market benefits, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

100% company paid premiums

Unlimited Paid Time Off

26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)

401(k) plan with 6% employer matching

Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities

Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences

Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches

Dog-friendly office (CAM office)

Bike sharing program memberships

Compassion leave and elder care leave

Mentoring and additional learning opportunities

Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events

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We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office location in New York City. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.