About this role
BlackRock is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in building our next-generation Data & AI platform. In this role, you will oversee the design and implementation of an AI-driven platform purpose-built for large-scale document extraction. You will also spearhead efforts to modernize existing workflows by integrating advanced large language models, enabling intelligent and scalable automation
Responsibilities
- Design and Deliver Technical Solutions: Architect, develop, and implement innovative solutions to improve and support the Data & AI platform, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Develop Advanced Data Extraction Interfaces: Build and optimize interfaces using language models to enable efficient and accurate data extraction.
- Build Scalable API Components: Create and maintain robust APIs that drive high-performance document extraction systems, enabling seamless integration and scalability.
- Transform Complex Requirements into Scalable Solutions: Analyze intricate business needs and translate them into reliable, efficient, and impactful technical solutions that address real-world customer challenges.
- Lead and Encourage Technical Excellence: Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers, encouraging a culture of learning and growth.
- Empower Engineering Growth: Deliver clear and actionable feedback to engineers, promoting continuous learning, skill development, and professional growth within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field. A strong academic background in data structures, algorithms, and software development is preferred.
- 5+ years of software engineering industry experience.
- Proficiency in building backend and distributed systems using technologies such as Python, Java, or Go.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure).
- Experience working on production ML platforms, MLOps solutions, or building LLM applications.
- Experience building APIs, products, and complex data systems at scale.
- Hands-on experience working with large language models and timely engineering.
- Strong technical skills across the stack and enjoyment of working on a variety of projects.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
- Proclivity towards rapid experimentation and learning, maintaining high standards for code quality and user experience.
Apply now to join our ambitious team if you are passionate about AI and driven to implement innovative solutions
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
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.
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BlackRock 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.
