Director, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineer

designing and building APIs, services, data pipelines, or distributed systems that support AI/ML applications.

with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical solutions from architecture and design through production deployment, operation, and continuous improvement.

Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across multidisciplinary teams.

Additional knowledge and experience we value includes:

Experience collaborating with research teams in fast-moving environments, ideating quickly on research prototypes.

Generative AI, large language models, AI agents, and architectures for production AI systems.

Evaluation, experimentation, observability, debugging, and testing approaches for AI/ML systems, including non-deterministic and agentic applications.

Machine learning and optimization frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.

Distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, model serving, orchestration, data pipelines, and API design.

Performance optimization across latency, throughput, compute utilization, reliability, scalability, and cost.

Responsible AI, security, governance, and controls in enterprise or regulated environments.

with a systems- or performance-oriented programming language such as Rust, C++, C, Go, or Zig.

in financial services or another regulated industry.

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.

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.