Engineering Team Lead, Aladdin Engineering Vice President

About this role

About Blackrock: Are you interested in building innovative technology that crafts the financial markets Do you like working at the speed of a startup and solving some of the worlds most exciting challenges Do you want to work with and learn from hands-on leaders in technology and finance At BlackRock we are looking for engineering leaders who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity and will embrace your outstanding skills curiosity and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. We invest and protect over $11 trillion (USD) of assets and have an extraordinary responsibility to our clients all over the world. Our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement pay for college buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next-generation technology and solutions. About the Role: Join the Aladdin Engineering team as Vice President AXE/IOI Engineering Team Lead where you will lead the design development and evolution of our IOI (Indication of Interest) and AXE infrastructure. This role is central to our strategy for delivering scalable resilient and high-performance trading workflows across asset classes and geographies. As the engineering lead for IOI/AXE you will shape the future of liquidity discovery and dealer connectivityowning the architecture and implementation of systems that handle millions of indications and axes daily ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability latency and observability. This leader works across engineering product and support teams to ensure that our trading platform is not only high-performing but also operationally resilient. The role requires close collaboration with teams across the globe navigating time zones cultures and organizational structures to drive alignment and execution. You will be expected to lead cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and products and your decisions will influence dozens of engineers and impact thousands of users across internal and external Aladdin clients. A key focus of this role is the modernization of our IOI/AXE infrastructure. You will set the strategic direction for connectivity and distributionre-architecting legacy systems adopting cloud-native and open-source technologies and implementing advanced observability frameworks that improve system transparency performance and scalability. Your leadership will help drive innovation in liquidity discovery FIX connectivity and integration with Aladdins OMS/EMSensuring our platform remains competitive compliant and client-centric in a rapidly evolving market landscape. You will also ensure that engineering efforts align with firm-wide standards for diagnostics monitoring and operational excellence. By integrating observability into every layer of the IOI/AXE stack you will empower engineering and trading teams with real-time insights and actionable intelligence that enhance system reliability and user experience. This role demands a visionary mindsetsomeone who can anticipate market trends regulatory shifts and client needs and translate them into actionable engineering strategies. You will be empowered to shape the future of liquidity infrastructure in Aladdin influencing not only how IOIs and axes are disseminated but also how our systems scale adapt and evolve in a rapidly changing financial landscape. What are Aladdin and Aladdin EngineeringYou will be working on BlackRocks investment operating system called Aladdin. Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock 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 teams reside inside the Aladdin Engineering group. 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 in assets and support millions of financial instruments. We perform risk calculations and process millions of transactions for thousands of users every day worldwide! Being a member of Aladdin Engineering you will be:Tenacious: Work in a fast-paced and highly complex environment Creative thinker: Analyze multiple solutions and deploy technologies in a flexible way Great teammate: Think and work collaboratively and communicate effectively Fast learner: Pick up new concepts and apply them quickly Responsibilities include:Set and execute the strategic vision for IOI/AXE infrastructure across Aladdins trading platform. Lead engineering teams in building and scaling high-throughput low-latency multi-asset liquidity systems. Drive modernization efforts through cloud-native architecture open-source adoption and advanced observability tooling. Collaborate globally across engineering product and trading teams to deliver fault-tolerant high-availability systems. Own the full lifecycle of engineering initiativesfrom design and development to deployment and feedbackworking closely with traders to assess impact and usability. Partner with product management and business stakeholders to define and evolve the roadmap for IOI/AXE and FIX connectivity. Design and deliver innovative solutions to complex liquidity challenges proactively identifying risks and resolving roadblocks. Apply rigorous software engineering practices including automated testing CI/CD code reviews and DevOps integration. Lead project execution using Agile methodologies ensuring timely delivery of priorities and milestones. Foster a culture of technical excellence by mentoring and growing engineering talent and driving continuous improvement in team productivity and system quality. Represent IOI/AXE in cross-functional leadership forums and client-facing engagements. Qualifications:B.E./M.S. or equivalent in Computer Science or related field. 10 years of experience in software engineering with 5 years in leadership roles. Proven track record of managing engineering teams and delivering complex trading or market data systems. Deep expertise in FIX protocol IOI workflows and connectivity patterns. Strong foundation in Java or C with experience in real-time systems and performance optimization. Experience with microservices messaging middleware and distributed systems. Familiarity with observability frameworks (e.g. OpenTelemetry Visualization and analytics platforms for metrics and logs) and streaming architectures. Experience working in global organizations and managing distributed teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Skills and Experience:Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex high-quality software projects. Expertise in FIX protocol and IOI workflows. Proficiency in microservices REST APIs and distributed systems. Expertise in TCP multicast streaming protocols and middleware architectures. Strong knowledge of open-source technology stacks (Spring Hibernate Maven JUnit). Experience with relational and NoSQL analytical problem-solving and communication skills. Interest or experience in finance investment processes and translating business needs into scalable technical solutions. Nice to have:Understanding of performance optimization techniques (low/no GC off-heap caching kernel bypass cache locality CPU pinning Linux customizations). Experience with optimization algorithms or quantitative processes. Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP). Experience with AI-related projects or working in an AI research environment. Certifications advanced degrees or open-source contributions demonstrating mastery of software engineering principles. For New York NY and LA3-2951 28th Street Suite 1000 Santa Monica Only the salary range for this position is USD$162000.00 - USD$215000.00 . Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare leave benefits and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role location and firm department and individual performance. For Chicago IL Only the salary range for this position is USD$148000.00 - USD$200000.00 . Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare leave benefits and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role location and firm department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan tuition reimbursement comprehensive healthcare support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRocks 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 childrens 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.

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