About this role

Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to solve some of the world’s most sophisticated problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance?

At BlackRock, we are looking for Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while allowing you to grow technically and as an individual!

With over USD 10+ trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being.

Being a developer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most advanced financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next-generation technology and solutions.

What is Aladdin and Aladdin Engineering (AE)?

You will be working on BlackRock's investment operating system Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally and externally by many financial institutions. Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making and create a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide.

Our development team sits inside Aladdin Engineering. We collaboratively build the next generation of technology that changes the way information, people, and technology intersect for global investment firms. We build and package tools that manage trillions of assets and support millions of financial instruments. We perform risk calculations and process millions of transactions for thousands of users every day worldwide!

The open position is in the Investment and Trading Engineering team within Aladdin Engineering. The team is on a ground-breaking journey from a mature set of applications to an integrated persona-based platform with streamlined user workflows and a high degree of automation and scale. The team works closely with BlackRock portfolio managers, traders and investment compliance officers and delivers to external clients. They also partner closely with world-class AI research and engineering teams, product managers, UX designers, quality assurance engineers, and client support teams to deliver high-quality, scalable and resilient capabilities.

Being a member of investment and trading engineering you will be:

• Tenacious: Work in a fast-paced and highly complex environment

• Creative problem solver: Analyze multiple solutions and flexibly deploy technologies.

• Great teammate: Think and work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

• Quick learner: Pick up new concepts and apply them quickly.

About the role:

• Take ownership of individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables using AGILE methodologies.

• Deliver high efficiency, high availability, concurrent and fault tolerant software systems.

• Contribute to the development of Aladdin’s global, multi-asset trading platform.

• Provide impact and expertise as an individual contributor to greenfield work developing the AI capabilities of the portfolio management system.

• Work with product management, business users and QA to deliver the AI roadmap.

• Design and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, identifying issues and roadblocks.

• Maintain and evolve AI/ML models, maximising and contributing powerful technologies/ infrastructure.

• Demonstrate vision when brainstorming solutions for team productivity, and efficiency, guiding and motivating developers.

About you:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Java.

• Knowledge is Python is preferred but not essential.

• Previous experience or academic knowledge related to AI/ML models is preferred.

• Interest in Gen-AI, distributed systems, and infrastructure services.

• Fluency in concurrent programming and the design of high throughput, high availability, fault-tolerant distributed applications.

• Experience in building distributed applications using SQL and/or NoSQL technologies such as MS SQL, Sybase, Cassandra, or Redis.

• Prior experience with message brokers like Kafka or messaging frameworks such as gRPC.

• Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular is a plus.

• A strong understanding of relational databases is essential.

• Excellent analytical and software architecture design skills, with an emphasis on test-driven development.

• Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred.

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.