Software Engineer - Quantumblack, Ai By Mckinsey
Pubblicato il 09-08-2026 - McKinsey, Inc. in Milano
Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges?
You've come to the right place.
YOUR IMPACTYou will collaborate with a global network of technologists, designers, and strategists to help clients transform their businesses through innovative digital solutions. You'll develop cutting-edge products, mentor client teams, and shape engineering cultures while growing your expertise across diverse industries and technologies. You will work hands-on with clients across industries to bring their digital ambitions to life. You will develop software products and services from the ground up while coaching and mentoring client teams on engineering best practices, user-centric design, and Agile values. By co-creating with clients and their leadership, you'll help build not only cutting-edge products but also the technical capabilities and cultures needed to sustain them. Your work will drive meaningful change for clients and their industries. You will participate in cross-functional problem-solving sessions with client leaders, shaping their digital strategies and delivering solutions that go beyond the product itself. Your efforts will help clients build scalable teams and engineering cultures that enable long-term success. You will collaborate with clients across industries to turn their digital ambitions into reality through hands-on technical expertise. You will be based in Milan and will be part of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, a multidisciplinary group of software engineers, AI engineers, data scientists, and technology consultant passionate about creating industry-shaping products and tools. You'll grow as a technologist and leader. You'll work across diverse industries and technologies, learning something new with every project. With opportunities to contribute to digital strategies, build impactful products, and mentor others, you'll have the freedom to chart your own path and grow in the areas that excite you most.YOUR GROWTHDriving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high-performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship,
and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have:
Continuous learning:
Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters:
From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community:
With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class benefits:
On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Bachelors, Master's or PhD level degree in a discipline such as: computer science, machine learning, applied statistics, mathematics, engineering or artificial intelligence
1+ years of experience developing full-stack applications by writing code that is readable, testable, maintainable, and scalable
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other developers, as well as technical and non-technical people within software teams
Hands-on experience and willingness to learn across frontend (TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, Next.Js, Tailwind), backend (Python, Node.Js, Java/Spring, C#/.NET), and databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector databases, ETL)
Experience with LLM frameworks, prompt orchestration, agent frameworks, MCPs, evaluation frameworks, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including Docker and CI/CD
Strong focus on automated testing, logging, monitoring, and overall system reliability
Experience working in Agile teams, including active participation in sprint ceremonies
Experience pair programming collaboratively with other developers
Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Italian (requirement for Milan location), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
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FOR ITALIAN APPLICANTS: Italian regulations require McKinsey & Company to include the initial salary range applicable to this position. To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in Italy, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is EUR 45,000 - EUR 45,000 gross per year. This salary range has been determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria and reflects the compensation normally applicable to the position at the time of publication of this job posting. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. This position is subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) applicable to the role and applied by McKinsey in Italy.
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