Data Platform Engineer, AVP - Data, Cloud & Developer Experience at Blackstone

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset Management, Private EquityIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years of Data Platform Engineering experience in an enterprise environment
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala and SQL
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data-related services
  • Basic understanding of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of data pipelines and ETL processes
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable data platforms and pipelines
  • Support the integration of tools and frameworks for data ingestion, preprocessing, model training, and deployment
  • Work with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to set up and manage computer resources, storage, and networking for data workflows
  • Monitor and optimize platform performance, ensuring high availability and cost efficiency
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand their requirements and provide solutions to streamline their workflows
  • Assist in deploying machine learning models to production environments and setting up CI/CD pipelines
  • Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve platform usability
  • Implement version control and reproducibility best practices for data science projects
  • Ensure that the platform adheres to security, privacy, and compliance standards
  • Assist in managing access controls and permissions for data and platform resources
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in data science, data engineering, MLOps, and cloud computing
  • Participate in team discussions to improve platform architecture and processes

Skills

Data Platform Engineering
Cloud Infrastructure
Developer Tools
Data Pipelines
Infrastructure Optimization
Data Science Platforms

Blackstone

Global alternative asset management firm

About Blackstone

Blackstone is a leader in alternative asset management, focusing on private equity, real estate, and credit investments. The firm manages over $1.1 trillion in assets and partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets, aiming to create strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Its main products, BREIT and BCRED, cater to income-focused investors, while the On-Demand Continuing Education Program helps educate investors on private market topics. Blackstone's goal is to identify economic trends and invest in industry-leading businesses to generate strong returns.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1985Year Founded
$18,081.8MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real Estate, EducationIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition in AI may lead to overvaluation and market saturation.
Potential regulatory scrutiny due to significant investments in diverse sectors.
Economic instability in Europe could impact returns from European investments.

Differentiation

Blackstone is a global leader in alternative asset management with $1.1 trillion AUM.
The firm specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit investments.
Blackstone partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets.

Upsides

Blackstone's $300M investment in DDN shows a strategic pivot towards AI-driven growth sectors.
The €250M investment in Sia Partners expands Blackstone's footprint in AI consulting services.
Partnership with Jersey Mike’s indicates investment in established consumer brands with growth potential.

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