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In this role, you will create intuitive user experiences that help investment professionals analyze data, manage strategies, and make informed decisions.\nThis is an opportunity to work on complex, business-critical applications in a fast-paced environment, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technology. At BlackRock, your work will combine the scale and stability of a global firm with the ownership and innovation of a product-driven engineering team.\nWith over USD $14 trillion of assets, we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for university, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being.\nBeing an engineer at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies while being part of a software development team responsible for next-generation technology and solutions.\nAbout You\nTenacious: You excel in a fast-paced, highly complex environment and persist in solving tough challenges. \nCreative problem solver: You analyze multiple solutions and deploy technologies in a flexible way to tackle problems efficiently. \nCollaborative teammate: You think and work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and inspire those around you. \nFast learner: You pick up new concepts quickly and apply them to your work with minimal guidance. \nWhat you’ll do:\nContribute to continuous improvement of engineering ways of working (CI/CD, automated testing, best practices) \nDesign and build complex, workflow-driven user interfaces using TypeScript and React \nDrive performance optimization, maintainability, and architectural consistency across applications \nCollaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business-critical enhancements \nSkills and Experience:\nStrong expertise in TypeScript and React \nExpertise building and maintaining tooling for TypeScript projects (e.g., build systems, testing frameworks, developer workflows) \nExperience building large-scale, production-grade front-end applications \nDeep understanding of UI architecture, state management, and performance optimization \nUX expertise: experience designing intuitive applications that distill complex, real-time data into clear, actionable user experiences, with a strong focus on user productivity \nTake ownership of parts of a SaaS product, including production monitoring and incident resolution \nDemonstrable experience building modern software using engineering tools such as git, unit testing and integration testing tools, mocking frameworks. \nBackground in building high-quality software using design-focused and test-driven approaches \nStrong analytical and software design skills, with an emphasis on writing well-tested code. \nAbility to form positive relationships with partnering teams, sponsors, and user groups. \nNice to have\nFamiliarity with Visual Regression Testing and Unit Testing \nKnowledge of functional programming (RxJS) \nExperience working with REST APIs and WebSockets \nUnderstanding of financial markets and industry workflows \n\nFor Chicago, IL Only the salary range for this position is USD$120,000.00 - USD$148,000.00 . 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.\nOur benefits\nTo 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.\nOur hybrid work model\nBlackRock’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.\n\nGuidance on AI use for candidates\nAt 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.\nAbout BlackRock\nAt 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.\nThis 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.\nTo 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.\nBlackRock 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. 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