Software Engineer, AVP - AI Platform Development

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

Business Unit Overview:

Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTI) is the technology team at the core of each of Blackstone’s businesses and new growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, we work to build the next generation of systems that manage risk, create efficiency and improve transparency within the firm and across our broad community of investors and portfolio companies.

BXTI is nimble and entrepreneurial – our open, iterative design processes and rapid pace of development mean that everyone on the team has the opportunity to make an impact from day one. We are problem solvers who can take projects from idea to implementation. We believe in active mentoring and developing excellence. We collaborate to find the best answers for our customers and for Blackstone. We are critical to the firm maintaining its competitive edge.

The Role:

As a Software Engineer in the AI Platform Development team at Blackstone, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining our cutting-edge AI platform that empowers technology teams across the firm. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining libraries, tools, and infrastructure that enable other teams to leverage large language models and AI capabilities in their applications. Working with a cross-functional team of technologists, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality, well-documented solutions that drive innovation and business value.

Our AI platform is built on modern cloud-native architecture, leveraging AWS Bedrock and Azure OpenAI for LLM capabilities and Pinecone for vector database functionality. The platform consists of Python-based microservices using FastAPI with Pydantic for robust API development, complemented by React-based user interfaces built with Vite. Our internal firmwide application features a Python FastAPI backend paired with a Next.js frontend, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Python and C# libraries that serve as building blocks for other technology teams, ensuring code quality, reusability, and maintainability

• Create comprehensive documentation and working code examples to enable smooth adoption and integration of platform capabilities across the organization

• Collaborate closely with technology teams to understand their requirements, provide technical guidance, and evolve the platform to support diverse use cases

• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services, deploying infrastructure as code through Terraform Cloud

• Build resilient and scalable systems with observability and monitoring built in from the ground up, ensuring platform reliability and performance

• Implement robust testing strategies including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests using frameworks like Jest and Cypress

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using FastAPI and Pydantic, ensuring type safety and automatic documentation generation

• Contribute to frontend development using React with Vite for static sites and Next.js for dynamic applications

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, lead technical design discussions, conduct code reviews, and mentor team members

• Stay current with AI/ML trends, particularly in the LLM space, and evaluate new technologies for platform enhancement

Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in software development with strong proficiency in Python and/or C#

• Solid understanding of CI/CD fundamentals with hands-on experience in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing

• AWS cloud experience with knowledge of infrastructure as code, specifically Terraform

• Strong interest and knowledge in AI/ML technologies, particularly large language models and vector databases

• Experience building and maintaining libraries or frameworks used by other development teams

• Excellent documentation skills; creates clear, concise technical documentation and examples

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; works effectively with range of technical teams

• Experience with modern web frameworks such as FastAPI, React, or similar technologies

• Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design principles

Preferred:

• Experience with AWS Bedrock, Pinecone, or similar AI/ML platforms

• Familiarity with FastAPI and Pydantic for Python API development

• Experience with React, Vite, Next.js, and modern frontend development practices

• Knowledge of observability tools and practices (logging, monitoring, tracing)

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker

• Familiarity with Cypress for end-to-end testing and Jest for unit testing

Education & Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree (BSc/BA) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude and passion for building developer-friendly platforms

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Balances technical excellence with pragmatic business solutions

• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and sharing knowledge with others

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at [email protected].

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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