Principal Software Engineer, Applied AI - Hybrid (LLM, Agentic, Claude Code, MCP) at FactSet, New York NY USA

Principal Software Engineer, Applied AI - Hybrid (LLM, Agentic, Claude Code, MCP) at FactSet in New York NY USA. Full-time. $180,000 to $235,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.

We are currently seeking Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and ship AI-powered products that leverage large language models (LLMs) and agentic technologies. In this role, you will move quickly from prototype to production, turning emerging AI capabilities into reliable, high-quality solutions for FactSet’s clients. You will be a technical leader and force multiplier who sets engineering standards for applied AI, mentors other engineers, and helps shape the direction of our AI product portfolio.

You possess deep expertise in software engineering and best practices and hands-on experience building LLM-based and agentic systems , spanning orchestration, tool use, retrieval, evaluation, and observability. Proficient in AI-assisted development, you leverage tools such as Claude Code within your daily workflow and have a strong command of the modern AI-driven development lifecycle — from planning and development to review, testing, and deployment. You thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where models, requirements, and tooling evolve rapidly, and you bring the technical rigor and autonomy to navigate them effectively. A collaborative and constructive voice, you set a high technical bar, drive architectural excellence, and actively contribute to the long-term direction of both product and platform.

What You'll Do
Build, test, and deploy AI-powered software:

Technical leadership, mentorship, and AI development standards:

Cross-functional collaboration:

Support and continuous improvement:

Design, strategy, and innovation:

What We're Looking For
Required Skills:

Desired Skills

What's In It For You
At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

The budgeted salary range for this position in the states of Connecticut and New York is $180,000.00 - $235,000.00

Company Overview:

FactSet ( NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS ) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn .

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify