Software Engineer

MSCI Services

Posted: 5 months ago
Openings: 10
Applicants: 0

Job Description

MSCI, Inc. seeks a Software Development Engineer in Mumbai, India to help design, develop, and modernize software systems that power MSCI s index building capabilities. This role focuses on building scalable, data-intensive services and contributing to the adoption of modern architectures, including AI-enabled and agentic solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and test software components and services supporting index construction and analytics workflows.
- Contribute to modernizing legacy systems by building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-ready solutions.
- Participate in technical design discussions, including data models and system interactions.
- Develop and maintain reliable, well-tested code following established engineering best practices.
- Implement and optimize database interactions for correctness, performance, and scalability.
- Assist in building and integrating AI-enabled or agentic components under guidance from senior engineers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business needs.
- Communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly within the team.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

- Solid experience in software development with proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, C++, C#, Python).
- Strong database fundamentals, including data modeling, SQL, indexing, and query optimization.
- Experience building or maintaining production-grade, data-intensive systems.
- Familiarity with modern software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts or agentic systems (e.g., workflow orchestration, decision logic, or automation using AI services).
- Familiarity with modern development practices such as CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

About MSCI

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.