About this role
At BlackRock, we are currently seeking an AI Platform/Product Engineer to join our team. As an AI Platform/Product Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building and evolving our Aladdin AI Platform, working with a distributed team and collaborating with engineers to shape the technical solutions.
Responsibilities:
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Design and build the next generation of the world's best investment management technology platform, focusing on managing various investment lifecycle processes and investment research.
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Leverage existing AI/ML infrastructure to develop new platform services.
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Collaborate with product engineering teams to implement comprehensive AI/ML-based solutions from start to finish.
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Work with team members in a multi-office, multi-country environment.
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Refine business and functional requirements and translate them into scalable technical designs.
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Apply quality software engineering practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Conduct code reviews, perform unit, regression, and user acceptance testing, and provide level two production support to ensure resilience and stability.
Requirements:
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B.S./M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject area with 4-7 years of proven experience, or equivalent experience, for Associate positions and 8-12 years, or equivalent experience, for Vice President or Technical Architect positions.
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Strong proficiency and hands-on experience in object-oriented programming with Java and Python.
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Experience building applications using LLM frameworks such as LangChain, Llama Index, and Semantic Kernel.
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Familiarity with event-driven architecture and messaging frameworks like Kafka.
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Proficiency in designing and building scalable APIs and Microservices.
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Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure (Preferred), AWS, or GCP.
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Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
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Familiarity with relational databases and NoSQL databases like Apache Cassandra.
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Experience working in Agile development teams.
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Excellent collaboration skills.
Nice to have:
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Experience with ML model training and fine-tuning.
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Understanding of prompt engineering and prompt tuning.
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Knowledge of ML model evaluation to ensure consistent performance with changing data.
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Familiarity with MLOps and ML model lifecycle pipelines.
Joining BlackRock means becoming a member of a highly esteemed organization that oversees and safeguards more than $10 trillion (USD) in assets. As an AI Platform/Product Engineer, you will have the chance to work with advanced technologies and collaborate with outstanding engineers to influence the future of the financial industry. This role will also provide valuable exposure to risk management, valuations, and operations.
BlackRock is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace and value the unique skills, curiosity, and passion of individuals from all backgrounds. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.
Join us at BlackRock and be part of a team that is revolutionizing the financial industry through innovation and technology.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
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What We Do
BlackRock is a global asset manager. We help investors build better financial futures. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. Our founding mission was to establish a firm that thinks differently about managing investment risks to best serve our clients, and this is still at our core today.
We challenge businesses to reach higher standards. We use technology to think beyond what’s possible. We provide investment solutions for every need. We aim to simplify a complex world. We help chart paths towards financial health. We are BlackRock, and we are invested in your financial well-being.
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