Applied AI Engineer - Fundamental Equity Tech… at Blackrock · San…

Applied AI Engineer - Fundamental Equity Tech Investing Team Location: San Francisco, CA About this role BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. Key Responsibilities: Architect AI systems for investors Contribute to Asimov, our in-house investment research platform, built to streamline manual workflows like idea sourcing, thesis monitoring, analytics, and beyond Asimov’s comprised of 3 parts: a central data layer, 100+ bespoke agents, and a suite of custom apps The platform is relied on by 150+ investors, strategists, and CIOs Full-Stack Technologist & AI Vanguard: Design front-end apps using AI coding tools Manage back-end code, databases, and overall data infrastructure Continuously learn & demo cutting-edge tools, data vendors, and AI products. Demonstrate a commitment to being in the top 1% of technologists Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proactively source and implement value-add ideas with fast turnaround Maintain a “yes and” mindset, innovating & adapting to change Exhibit an eye for design, openness to critical feedback, and humility in all interactions Perks: Impact & Pride: Contribute to an analytics platform that underpins over $40B in AUM and supports meetings with global CEOs and investment clients Growth & Education: Receive coaching from a team that engages with 1000+ of the largest tech and AI companies globally, keeping you at the forefront of technological advancements Qualifications: 2+ years of relevant professional experience Experience & enthusiasm in AI development Strong proficiency in front-end coding (React, Python), databases (Snowflake, Databricks, Google BigQuery or Azure), and agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and functions Experience in a fast-paced, startup-like environment is valued, but not required A keen eye for design principles, focusing on form alongside function Can incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders and iterate quickly Deep passion for technology and a relentless drive to be at the cutting edge of AI For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$111,625.00 - USD$132,500.00 . 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. 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 | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock BlackRock 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, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement. BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy. We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and also any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses.BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.