We are building cutting-edge software and data workflows to identify and analyze the exposure to climate change of publicly traded companies. Our data is being used downstream in our climate risk and ESG models to inform investors of companies’ climate risk. We tackle climate change at the roots and we’re looking for a (senior) developer with a strong interest in cross-functional work with domain experts to create production-ready climate data using Python as the common language. As a software developer you will be focusing on the physical risk components of our climate risk model. This requires good understanding of geographic information systems (GIS), processing of large geospatial datasets, as well as the common physical risk modeling framework (hazard x exposure x vulnerability) This work will contribute to the models and data used by the largest financial players in the world.

• Collaboration with researchers in developing production-grade models
• Designing and implementing the engineering aspects of physical risk models (hazard, exposure, vulnerability) for a performant and sustainable engineering solution.
• Collaboration with researchers in developing production-grade models
• Co-design and implement geospatial data workflows for physical risk models based on a common spatial platform.
• Participate in the review of requirements, design, and code
• Mentor other developers providing them with technical guidance in GIS

• You have multiple years of professional experience in software engineering, including Python. It would be a plus if you have worked with geospatial datasets.
• Strong familiarity working with UNIX command lines and its toolset
• Experience with or strong interest in Google Cloud Platform and/or Azure and container-based development
• You like to interact in our cross-cultural and geographically distributed environment
• Ability to transform client business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong analytic skills, problem solving ability and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and geographically distributed team.
• Self-motivated, pro-active, team player demonstrating an exceptional drive towards client delivery.

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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