The MSCI Index System calculates and distributes equity indices to financial markets in real time. We are seeking an Engineer to join a team dedicated to delivering low-latency, highly reliable indexation solutions using a hybrid architecture that leverages Azure cloud services and on-premises data center infrastructure. The team is responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions for real-time index production and distribution. You will work closely will our Java engineers to add AI capability to run the operation in the real time system. 

• Develop AI capabililty to real time index system. Exposing real time index services to AI Agent, and automate manual operations. 

• Maintain high-performance, low-latency Java services that support real-time index calculation and distribution.

• Implement scalable, resilient solutions across a hybrid Azure / on-premises architecture.

• Collaborate with Research, Data and Program Management to translate business requirements into technical designs.

• Optimize code and system architecture for throughput, latency and reliability.

• Participate in capacity planning, incident response and production support for real-time systems.

• Leverage AI-assisted developer tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate implementation, auto-generate tests and documentation, and improve code quality—while critically validating outputs for correctness, security and performance.

• Design, build and maintain reproducible prompt templates and snippets for coding tasks, test generation, refactoring, and documentation so the team uses AI tools consistently and safely.

• Proficient in Python. Experience in MCP and AI agent development.  

• Strong experience in Java and modern development practices.

• Proven experience building and operating distributed, low-latency systems.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and on-premises integration.

• Strong understanding of concurrency, multithreading, performance tuning and profiling.

• Practical experience using AI-assisted developer tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot as part of regular software development.

• Demonstrated ability in prompt engineering and building reproducible prompt templates for coding tasks, automated tests and documentation.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience to Azure AI Foundry is a plus.

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, AI Learning Center , 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 vision – to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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