Director, Principal Platform Engineer (Compute)

About this role

Job Description 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 Engineers who like to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. With over USD $8 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 wellbeing. 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 an engineering team responsible for next generation technology and solutions. Team Overview This position requires a unique blend of hands-on systems knowledge, software development skills and team leadership. The global System Operations Platform team is a sizable team of over 50 individuals located in six different regions that perform engineering and operational work in support of critical infrastructure hosted on prem & on cloud. Our team is on the front lines migrating the Aladdin Platform to the cloud and containers. We are in search of a Principal Engineer to help lead Compute engineering. This role requires a visionary leader and hands-on builder who is also able to collaborate globally to drive architecture and engineering excellence across the breadth of our organization. We seek a multi-disciplinary expert with a strong desire to mentor and effect organizational change. We require this unique combination as we enhance the platform products and services that we host across multiple clouds for the larger Aladdin engineering community. You are: Curious and eager to learn new things, with a healthy disrespect for the status quo. A big thinker, willing to tackle projects that require both technical and organizational creativity to be successful. 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. A leader who invests as much time in architecting engineering practices as they do in the technology itself We are: Passionate about building quality teams and scaling our technology to meet the needs of tomorrow. Building solutions for BlackRock and over 100 organizations who use our technology. Developing in Java, Go, Python with a strong bias towards Containers, Cloud-Native distributed containerized microservice orchestration., and emerging IaC technologies. Product-oriented with a drive towards continuous integration and deployment with a focus on incremental innovation. General Requirements: Minimum of 10 – 15 years software or systems engineering work experience on large scale systems development and deployment. BA/BS in Computer Science (or similar) from an accredited university (or in lieu of degree, 4+ years of relevant work experience). Experience in a Linux environment with Enterprise-grade container orchestration platform supporting declarative infrastructure and horizontal scaling/containers experience Experience with cloud deployment technology tools (Open Container Initiative (OCI) container packaging and runtime, Automation tools for configuration management and deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for provisioning cloud resources., Cross plane, etc.) Familiarity with modern DevOps / CI/CD, Observability and Agile SDLC is required. Team lead skills with experience leading global teams, defining strategic architectures, implementing process transformation and driving projects to completion. Software Requirements Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Java, or similar. Expert experience with modern Infrastructure as Code platforms such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for provisioning cloud resources, declarative infrastructure lifecycle management control planes or Pulumi Proficient leading Agile development processes Architectural leadership experience using industry-accepted best practices (e.g. RFC and ADR documents). Systems Requirements Knowledge of RHEL 8+. Experience in Cloud Environments, with a preference for Azure and AWS although Google Cloud knowledge is also valuable. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for provisioning cloud resources /containers including foundational elements (e.g. CNI/CSI) and related technologies (e.g. container registry). Skills in security and performance monitoring and analysis using industry-standard tools (e.g. standardized telemetry instrumentation and data export frameworks). Conceptual understanding of storage and networking components.
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$215,000.00 - USD$275,000.00 . 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

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.

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