Quantitative Developer - Researcher
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Summary
Builds and enhances MSCI's Index Development Platform and IndexMetrics Real-Time application in Python on Azure, while championing AI-assisted development practices across the organization and contributing to quantitative research on factor investing and alternative data, from prototyping through product delivery.
- Development and enhancement of the MSCI Index Development Platform and the IndexMetrics Real-Time application using modern software engineering practices, Python, Azure, and AI-assisted development tools
- Championing AI-enabled software development across the organization by evaluating emerging tools, developing best practices, delivering training, and providing technical guidance to engineering and research teams
- Contribution to innovative quantitative research initiatives including factor investing and alternative data projects, supporting the full lifecycle from research and prototyping through implementation, client engagement, and product delivery
- Excellent Python software development skills with experience using AI-assisted development tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code, identify subtle defects, challenge assumptions, and deliver robust, maintainable solutions
- Understanding of equity markets, portfolio construction, or quantitative investment processes or strong interest in developing expertise in these areas
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to work effectively across research, engineering, and business teams
- Experience designing reusable software libraries, frameworks, APIs, or developer platforms
- Experience with Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering practices
- Salary range: HUF 13,728,000 - HUF 15,101,000 per year plus eligibility for annual bonus
- Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to location
- Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces
- Access to Global Orientation program and ongoing learning opportunities including Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center, LinkedIn Learning Pro
- Multi-directional career paths offering professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles
- An environment nurturing inclusion, belonging and connection with eight Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive benefit package including voluntary pension fund contribution, life, accident and healthcare insurance package, short-term disability/sickness benefit, yearly medical screenings in private healthcare, paternity leave, glasses contribution, travel reimbursement
- Cafeteria benefits including Széchenyi Recreation Card/SZÉP Card, tax free nursery/kindergarten benefit, voluntary healthcare fund contribution, voluntary pension fund contribution