Analyst, AI Engineer

Analyst, AI Engineer

About this role

About this role

Business Overview:

The Strategic Initiative team within Outsource Platform Services is dedicated to developing technology solutions and reengineering processes that drive scalability and innovation in the middle office outsourcing business while advancing the team's AI strategy. Acting as a strategic enabler, the team ensures alignment, optimizes scalability, and fosters innovation throughout the platform ecosystem.

Role &  Responsibilities

• Crafting, developing, and delivering technical solutions, including AI-based solutions, that will help the organization scale.
• Passionate about technology, and love to tackle sophisticated problems.
• Building solutions for both BlackRock and over 20 client organizations using the Aladdin ecosystem.
• Working with leading technologies such as AI, Python, Java, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Cassandra, and a host of other languages and open-source technologies.
• Operating in an agile environment.
• Committed to open source, and love contributing back to the community.
• Developing testable software daily, emphasizing incremental innovation.
• Operate within an environment of transparency, diversity, and forward-thinking participation at every level.
• Work closely with users, designers, developers, and product managers to translate creative builds into working prototypes.
• Understand the business you support, and collaborate with users to compose, develop & invent innovative solutions.
• Solve complex problems in an ever-changing environment, with a focus on process optimization, data, & technology.
• Nurture positive connections with your colleagues and clients founded on a culture of teamwork and support.
• Operate in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and work as part of a distributed team.

Skills/Qualifications:

• A four-year degree specializing in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or similar
• 1 Year plus Experience in Python.
• 1 Year plus Experience in AI Open-Source Frameworks such as Google ADK, Langgraph and Langchain.
• Experience with object-oriented design patterns
• Experience with dev ops tools like Git, Maven, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
• Experience with Agile development concepts and related tools
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and take ownership of the deliveries
• Ability to work with teams across geography
• Possess a positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Be curious and flexible, pay keen attention to detail, use critical thinking and drive innovation
• Continually learn new technologies

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.

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, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.

Experience Level

Executive Level