Vice President, AI Platform Engineering
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30+ days ago
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About this role
About the Role
BlackRock is one of the worlds leading providers of investment advisory and risk management solutions powered byAladdin our integrated investment and risk management technology platform. Aladdin unifies data analytics and workflows across public and private markets enabling scale insights and transformation for BlackRock and our clients.
As part ofAladdin Engineering you will join theAI Platform Engineering team which is building the next-generation AI infrastructure and services that power Aladdin and other firm-wide applications. This team sits at the intersection ofbackendsystems AI engineeringAIinfrastructure and platform engineeringenabling advanced AI capabilities at scale.
We are looking for asenior individual contributorwho thrives on solving complex engineering challenges shaping AI software strategy and building robust scalable platforms. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in financial technology influencing the AI ecosystem across the firm.
WhatYoullDo
Architect and buildscalable AI platform components that support model training tuning inference and lifecycle management.
Design and implementcloud-native infrastructure abstractions across AWS GCP and Azure for AI workloads.
Develop andoptimizeKubernetes-based orchestration for AI models including GPU scheduling and resource management.
Build automated pipelinesfor continuous training testing and deployment of ML models with enterprise-grade security and compliance.
Collaborate cross-functionalto translate business and functional requirements into resilient technical designs.
Ensure reliability and performanceof distributed systems through proactive monitoring troubleshooting and optimization.
Stay ahead of trendsin AI engineeringMLOps and cloud-native technologies to drive innovation.
WhatWereLooking For
Education: B.S./M.S. in Computer Science Engineering or related field.
Experience: 6 years in software/platform engineering with a focus on distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
Software Architecture & Design:
Proven ability to designscalable fault-tolerant and modular systemsfor high-performance AI and backend platforms.
Expertiseindistributed systems architecture including service decomposition API design and data flow optimization.
Strong understanding ofdesign patterns domain-driven design (DDD) and best practices for building extensible platforms.
Experience creatingplatform abstractionsand reusable components for multi-tenant cloud-native environments.
Cloud-Native Engineering:
DeepproficiencyinKubernetes(HelmKustomize CRDs) and containerization (Dockercontainerd).
Hands-on experience withAWS GCP Azure andIaCtools (Terraform CloudFormation).
Programming Expertise:
Production-grade coding inRust Cetc.and scripting inPythonfor AI workflows.
Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch JAX NumPy) andMLOpsconcepts.
Platform Reliability & Security:
Strong grasp ofnetworking security policies and API gatewaysin distributed environments.
Experience with observability tools (Prometheus Grafana) and performance tuning.
Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills adaptability and resilience in the face of technical challenges.
Nice to Have
Architectural Extensions: Experience designing SDKs or client libraries that enable seamless API integration and developer adoption.
GPU-Oriented Engineering: Deep understanding of GPU orchestration resource scheduling and performance optimization in Kubernetes clusters.
AI EngineeringStack:Exposure to model inference optimization distributed training strategies parameter tuning and integration of ML frameworks (PyTorch JAXTensorRT) into production-grade systems.
AdvancedMLOps: Practical knowledgeofend-to-end ML lifecycle management including automated training fine-tuning and deployment pipelines for large models.
Event-Driven & Streaming Systems:Expertisein building real-time data pipelines usingKafkaor similar messaging frameworks.
Performance Profiling & Optimization: Ability to diagnose and optimize system bottlenecks acrosscompute storage and network layers.
Security & Compliance in AI Systems:Understanding ofsecure model deployment practices and compliance frameworks for regulated industries.
Why Join Us
Youllbe part of a team that is defining the future of AI in financial technology. At BlackRock we value diversity curiosity and technical excellence. This is an opportunity to grow as a technologist while working on systems thatimpactglobal markets.
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.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment the one we make in our employees. Its why were 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: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability family status gender identity race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- React Native
- AI
- Enterprise Software
- React
- Node.js
- Redis
- AWS
- Software Development
- IOS
- Team Management
- Product Development
- Mobile Applications
About Company
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of investment management. Find out more information here.
