VP of AI Platform Engineering
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Job description
defines what AI-powered engineering looks at scale inside one of the world's most sophisticated financial technology environments. Responsibilities: + Design scalable AI architecture leveraging LLMs, RAG, fine-tuning, and model optimization techniques + Establish evaluation frameworks to measure model quality, hallucination control, and precision/recall trade-offs + Lead the design and implementation of scalable AI platform capabilities used across the software development lifecycle + Partner with product and security teams to ensure AI solutions are safe, compliant, and production-ready + Drive delivery through ambiguity by breaking down complex problems into clear plans and milestones + Lead buy vs. build decisions, evaluating third-party solutions alongside internal capabilities + Identify technical risks and dependencies early, with mitigation and escalation where needed + Coordinate across multiple engineering teams and time zones to deliver shared outcomes +, 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. 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. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock 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.
Requirements
Translate complex AI capabilities into clear business values and communicate progress, trade-offs, and risks to senior stakeholders + Lead and develop a team of engineers and senior ICs, providing coaching and technical mentorship + Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement + Support the growth of emerging leaders by delegating responsibility and increasing scope over time Requirements: + Strong experience building and operating production AI systems, including LLM-based workflows + Solid understanding of modern AI practices such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, fine-tuning, and evaluation + Proven experience designing and delivering shared platforms or services at scale + Deep technical fluency in Java and Python with hands-on experience building scalable, production-grade AI and platform services + Experience designing APIs and operating services in a cloud environment + Experience working with distributed Cloud environments + Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams + Experience working in Agile development teams. 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.
