Application Engineer, Associate

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 complex 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, and passion while giving you the opportunity 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.

The position is for a Software Engineer within the Quantitative Analytics Engineering team. Quantitative Analytics Engineering is a team within the Aladdin Product Group and are responsible for technology utilized by Researchers, Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers and Investment Operations.

You are:

• Curious and eager to learn new things, with a healthy disrespect for the status quo
• Willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone, and open to guidance from others; you make mistakes, but learn from them
• Passionate about technology, with personal ownership for the work you do
• Data-focused, with an eye for the details that matter to solve the problem

We are:

• Passionate about building quality software and scaling technology to meet the needs of tomorrow
• Building solutions for BlackRock and over 100 organizations who use our technology
• Developing in Java and Angular, with cutting edge technologies driving messaging, caching, cloud computing, and data management
• Committed to open source, and contributing back to the community
• Writing testable software every day, with a focus on incremental innovation

You have:

• 2+ years hands-on experience developing complex enterprise software systems.

BA/BS in Computer Science from an accredited university

Knowledge or strong interest in finance

Excellent investigative, problem-solving and communication skills

• An ability to translate real business problems into technical solutions
• Expertise working with project managers, technical supervisor and specialists across the SDLC lifecycle; understand systems requirements, design, development, testing, deployment and documentation.
• Experience working with teams across different time-zones and countries
• Strong object-oriented programming skills and knowledge in modern design patterns and implementation experience using Java
• Knowledge and experience developing and working with relational databases (e.g. MySQL, Sybase)
• Experience building web components using latest in web technologies (e.g. Angular, React) and languages (e.g. TypeScript) will be a plus
• Experience developing using NoSQL and distributed storage technologies (e.g. Cassandra, HBase)
• Knowledge and experience adhering to software development process standard methodologies including test driven development (TDD), unit testing discipline, agile development and CI/CD strategies.
• Nice to have experience developing large-scale distributed software systems and streaming systems using open source distributed frameworks (e.g. Ignite)
• Nice to have experience developing and using enterprise search technologies (e.g. Splunk)

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 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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.