Director, Head of SMA Portfolio Management Engineering jobs in United States
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BlackRock · 2 hours ago

Director, Head of SMA Portfolio Management Engineering

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$215K/yr - $275K/yr
date10+ years exp

BlackRock is a leading global investment management firm that helps clients customize portfolios. The Director, Head of SMA Portfolio Management Engineering will lead the engineering team to define and deliver enterprise-grade solutions for a cutting-edge equity portfolio construction platform.

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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

Qualification

PythonWeb developmentMicroservices architectureRelational databasesAI-driven efficienciesAgile methodologiesLeadershipTeam mentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
10+ years leading engineering teams and delivering complex software solutions
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
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

Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
Healthcare
Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive healthcare
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Company

BlackRock

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BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors.
dateFounded in 1988
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.blackrock.com

H1B Sponsorship

BlackRock has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (18)
2024 (34)
2023 (8)
2022 (37)
2021 (31)
2020 (27)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.59B
Key Investors
Ariel Yehezkel
2025-06-20Post Ipo Equity· $0.02M
2025-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.08B
2024-07-17Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B

Leadership Team

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Andrew Leba
Vice President & Legal Counsel
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Mike Strug
Vice President
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