Rust Developer

About The CompanyBlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management, and advisory services, renowned for its innovative approach to financial technology and commitment to client success. With a presence in over 100 countries, BlackRock manages trillions of dollars in assets, serving a diverse range of institutional and retail clients. The company emphasizes sustainability, technological advancement, and a client-centric approach, fostering a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and excellence. BlackRock’s culture promotes diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in the financial industry.About The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Platform Engineer to join BlackRock's AI Platform Engineering team within Aladdin Engineering. This pivotal role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable AI infrastructure that supports the firm’s investment management technology platform. As part of the team, you will be instrumental in shaping the AI ecosystem across the organization, enabling advanced machine learning and AI capabilities to enhance decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud-native technologies, container orchestration, and AI/ML deployment pipelines. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of financial technology innovation, collaborating with talented professionals across multiple geographies to deliver impactful solutions.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background with a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. They should have over 10 years of experience in software and platform engineering, with a proven track record of building scalable, reliable systems. Expertise in designing and implementing APIs, microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure is essential. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in Kubernetes, containerization technologies, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Strong programming skills in languages like Rust, C++, and Python are required, along with experience in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Knowledge of networking, security policies, and distributed systems is also crucial. An understanding of data science tools and frameworks such as PyTorch, Jax, and Dask will be advantageous.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain the next-generation scalable AI platform to support BlackRock’s investment management technology ecosystem.Implement and manage Kubernetes clusters for deploying AI models efficiently and reliably.Build platform abstractions to facilitate cloud-native infrastructure management across AWS, GCP, or Azure environments.Create and maintain automated pipelines for continuous training, testing, and deployment of machine learning models, ensuring they meet enterprise standards.Ensure platform security and compliance with regulatory requirements, implementing best practices for data protection.Troubleshoot and resolve platform performance issues, optimizing reliability and scalability.Translate business and functional requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectures.Apply best practices in software engineering throughout the development lifecycle, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.Collaborate effectively with team members across multiple offices and countries, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in AI, cloud computing, and DevOps to continually enhance platform capabilities.BenefitsBlackRock offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. This includes competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Employees have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including certifications, workshops, and conferences. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship. Additionally, BlackRock provides flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance, along with various employee resource groups and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion.Equal OpportunityBlackRock is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients and innovate effectively, and we are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and opportunity for everyone.