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Director, Head of SMA Portfolio Management Engineering

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BlackRock logoBlackrock · San Francisco, CA
Full-timeHybridToday
AgileJavaLeadershipMicroservicesPythonScala
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About the role

Lead the engineering team and define the future of our cutting-edge equity portfolio construction platform. Built on microservices with a sleek web interface, we power personalized investing at scale. You'll drive vision, partner across tech and product teams, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions in an agile, two-week sprint environment. Perfect for a seasoned technology leader obsessed with client success and ready to innovate.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and delivery of enterprise software solutions.
  • Align engineering and product priorities through close collaboration with leadership.
  • Help manage and own end-to-end feature development-from front-end UI to microservices and database structures.
  • Design components of a scalable microservices architecture for portfolio construction tools.
  • Modernize the platform with contemporary technologies and third-party integrations.
  • Take ownership of strategic projects and initiatives to drive impact.
  • Mentor junior mid-level and senior engineers, fostering team growth.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices.
  • Support recruitment efforts and succession planning as a team leader.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience: 10+ years leading engineering teams and delivering complex software solutions. Wealth or asset management experience required.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong Python skills or proficiency in modern object-oriented languages (Java, Scala, etc.).
  • Advanced knowledge of web development and system/application architecture.
  • Solid foundation in algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and programming paradigms.
  • Hands-on experience with relational databases and unstructured data stores.
  • Familiarity with logging, monitoring frameworks, and containerization tools.
  • Leadership in Innovation: Ability to guide teams in adopting AI-driven efficiencies, leveraging AI-based IDEs, and integrating cutting-edge tools to accelerate development and enhance productivity.

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 modelAbout BlackRockThis 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 | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrockBlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sHealth insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus

Additional Information

About this role Team Overview BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all of our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations.

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