VP, Front End Engineer (AI Accelerated)

About this role Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, experimenting with new approaches , and working in an environment that combines the discipline of an enterprise platform with the curiosity and pace of a startup? At BlackRock, we look for engineers who are excited to push the boundaries of modern frontend development - from advanced UI frameworks to high‑performance micro‑frontends and platform‑level tooling that sits at the heart of investment workflows handling real financial outcomes. In Core UI Engineering , you’ll work on systems that operate at global scale and evolve the foundations of our web platform. This includes building reliable, performant user experiences, shaping shared frameworks, and increasingly exploring how AI‑assisted workflows can accelerate how we design, code, and deliver value. We are evolving toward purpose driven , outcome oriented product engineering, where humans guide and validate  AI generated output while taking full responsibility for product, engineering, and business outcomes. Our technology supports Portfolio Management teams overseeing over $14 trillion in assets , and the products you build will sit at the heart of tools used daily by investors making decisions that impact millions of people worldwide. It’s engineering work with real reach, real complexity, and real impact. Why Join Aladdin Engineering? Aladdin is BlackRock’s investment platform, used across the firm and by many of the world’s largest financial institutions. It combines rich analytics, portfolio management workflows, trading capabilities, and operational tools into a single ecosystem. As part of Aladdin Engineering , and specifically our Core UI engineering efforts , you will help build the next generation of our web platform. This includes: Modern UI frameworks used by thousands of users Highly scalable micro‑frontend architectures Performance‑critical components powering real‑time portfolio decisions Developer tooling that improves reliability, observability, and speed Early experimentation with AI, workflows assisted code generation and testing Evolving standards and best practices for teams across the company We take pride in engineering excellence, in delivering value quickly, and in continuously adapting our processes as new technologies emerge . What You’ll Be Doing Collaborate with colleagues across UK , US , India , and other global offices. Build highly available , resilient, and performant frontend systems and frameworks used by thousands of users. Contribute to the evolution of Aladdin’s multi‑asset trading and portfolio management capabilities , using AI to accelerate domain learning and solution design Shape product direction together with Product, Design, and Engineering leadership. Mentor and guide frontend engineers, helping cultivate a culture of curiosity, inclusion, and technical excellence. Work in an Agile setup where autonomy, ownership, and accountability matter. Use AI proactively from day one, both as a development accelerator and as a tool you validate and refine to ensure high quality outcomes. Ability to combine generalist problem solving with strong engineering fundamentals, guiding AI tools while retaining human ownership of outcomes. Design elegant solutions from idea to production, with strong engineering discipline and early foundations to keep human and AI generated code reliable, clear, and free of technical debt . What We’re Looking For AI 1st engineers, who has experience using AI development tools 7 years of professional software engineering experience. Strong hands-on proficiency with TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular and React . Deep understanding of web performance, rendering patterns, application security, and modern frontend architectures. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, or Azure DevOps. Experience leading ... (truncated, view full listing at source)