BlackRock
Associate, Quant Research
$132K–$162K
San Francisco, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of applied experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in computer science.
About the job
Develops algorithms, software, data systems, and computational research tools supporting systematic equity investing and quantitative research.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement algorithms and software for systematic equity investment and quantitative research.
- Build data-management and computational solutions; design and evaluate mathematical models and computer simulations.
- Collaborate across research and investment teams and contribute to reliable, scalable distributed- and high-performance computing.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in computer science.
- 2+ years of applied experience.
- Excellent knowledge of Python / Pandas, as well as Java or C/C++.
- Well-rounded proficiency with Linux and UNIX systems; experience in distributed computing and use of GPUs.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of serverless architecture, ideally with project contributions.
- Interest in distributed computing, cryptography, and machine learning.
Pay
USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,000.00 (base salary)
Tools
Python, Pandas, Java, C/C++, Linux, UNIX, GPUs
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