How are firms like Scientific Beta, MSCI etc seen on the buy side?

Been seeing a few opportunities pop up on Linkedin at these index platforms/research firms, mostly in quantitative roles where I believe the focus is on things like factor modelling strategies for example. Are these types of roles seen as good experience for breaking into quant analyst roles on the buy side? Where do people typically end up if they spend a few years in this space?

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