Application Engineer, Associate

Locations: Budapest, Hungary

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Overview of Technology roles

At BlackRock, technology has always been at the core of what we do – and today, our technologists continue to shape the future of the industry with their innovative work. We are not only curious but also collaborative and eager to embrace experimentation as a means to solve complex challenges. Here you’ll find an environment that promotes working across teams, businesses, regions and specialties – and a firm committed to supporting your growth as a technologist through curated learning opportunities, tech-specific career paths, and access to experts and leaders around the world.

Job description

About this role

You will be working on BlackRock’s investment operating system, Aladdin.
Aladdin is used both internally within BlackRock and externally by many financial institutions. It combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform. Aladdin supports informed decision‑making and connects thousands of users investing worldwide.

Our development teams sit within the Aladdin Engineering group. Together, we build technology that changes how information, people, and technology come together for global investment firms. We build and deliver tools that manage trillions of dollars in assets and support millions of financial instruments. Every day, we perform risk calculations and process millions of transactions for thousands of users globally.

What It Means to Be Part of Aladdin Engineering

As a member of Aladdin Engineering, you will be:

Tenacious – Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and complex environment
A creative thinker – Able to evaluate solutions and apply technology in flexible ways
A great teammate – Collaborative, thoughtful, and able to communicate effectively
A fast learner – Eager to learn new concepts and apply them quickly

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members in a multi‑office, multi‑country environment
Build and support efficient, reliable, and scalable software and technology systems
Contribute to the development of Aladdin’s global, multi‑asset trading platform
Design and develop solutions to technical problems, helping identify issues and remove roadblocks
Apply sound software engineering practices across all phases of development
Contribute ideas to improve team productivity and efficiency
Support an inclusive team culture through collaboration, recruiting support, and employee engagement

Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
4+ years of relevant professional experience

Required Skills & Experience

Strong foundation in core Java, including object‑oriented principles and design patterns
Experience building high‑quality software using design‑focused and test‑driven approaches
Hands‑on experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
Hands‑on experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular
Solid understanding of concurrent programming and experience building scalable, distributed systems
Prior experience working with message brokers
Strong understanding of relational databases
Experience using engineering tools such as Git, Maven, unit testing, integration testing, and mocking frameworks
Strong analytical and software design skills, with a focus on writing well‑tested code
Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
Interest in finance and investment processes, or the ability to translate business problems into technical solutions
Experience contributing to development projects and supporting application or system design quality
Ability to build positive relationships with partner teams, sponsors, and user groups

Nice to Have / Opportunities to Learn

Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Golang
Exposure to distributed systems using SQL and/or NoSQL technologies (e.g., MS SQL, Sybase, in‑memory data stores)
Exposure to cloud‑native design patterns and event‑driven microservices architectures
Experience with high‑scale distributed technologies (e.g., real‑time event streaming platforms, MongoDB, Ignite)
Experience building microservices and APIs (REST, gRPC, or event‑driven platforms)
Experience working in Agile development teams or contributing to open‑source projects
Background in optimization, algorithms, or quantitative processes
Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
Experience with cloud deployment technologies, containerization (OCI), orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Exposure to DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps
Experience with AI‑related projects or working in an AI research environment
Certifications, degrees, or open‑source contributions demonstrating mastery of software engineering principles

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At 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.

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.

To 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.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.

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BlackRock Principles

We look to hire people that will embody our BlackRock Principles:

We are a fiduciary to our clients.

This is the bedrock of our identity; it reflects our integrity and the unbiased advice we give our clients.
We are One BlackRock.

We work collaboratively to create the best outcomes for our clients, our firm and the communities where we operate.
We are passionate about performance.

We are relentless in innovating and finding better ways to serve our clients and improve our firm.
We take emotional ownership.

We have a deep sense of responsibility to our clients and to each other.
We are committed to a better future.

We are long-term thinkers, focused on helping people build a better tomorrow.

Career path

We recognize that our technologists benefit from a tailored approach to navigating and advancing their careers in the ways they envision. Our tech career paths are specifically built to support vertical and horizontal trajectories – including Enterprise Leadership (team manager) and Tech Leadership (individual contributor) ‘tracks’ as well as various other career moves.

Engineer I (Analyst)
Engineer II/III (Associate)
Senior Engineer I/II (Vice President)
Lead Engineer
(Vice President)

Engineering Team Manager
(Vice President)
Principal/Sr. Principal
Engineer (Director)

Engineering Team Director/ Sr. Engineering Team Director
Managing Director

Managing Director
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LEADERSHIP

ENTERPRISE
LEADERSHIP

Benefits

We care about your overall well-being and design our benefits package to support you in various aspects of your life.

Financial well-being

We offer resources designed to help you build a sound financial future for you and your family, like retirement savings plans and tuition reimbursement.
Pay for performance

Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
Physical well-being

Our healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.
Emotional well-being

We support our people's mental health and emotional well-being by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.
Life management

You'll be able to focus on moments that are important to you with benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.