Software Engineering Manager, VP – Private Wealth Technology

The Blackstone Group L.P.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonuses

Potential equity or incentive compensation

Job summary

The Blackstone Group L.P. is looking for a Vice President, Software Engineering Manager to lead the BXPW Technology team. This role involves mentoring engineers, driving innovation in software development while designing and building applications that support Blackstone's fundraising operations.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Python and C#, and expertise in cloud service solutions on AWS. A generous compensation package including health benefits and bonuses is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience with at least 3 years in technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud-native architectures and services on AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience navigating through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full-stack engineers.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Design and implement scalable backend solutions.

Skills

Python

C#

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node.js

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field

Tools

GitLab

dbt

Snowflake

Job description

Role

Vice President, Software Engineering Manager on the Blackstone Private Wealth (BXPW) Technology team. Lead the development of innovative products that support Blackstone's fundraising operations and work with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to design, build, deploy, and support custom applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full‑stack engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement scalable backend solutions using C#/.NET, Python, and cloud‑native AWS architectures.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using dbt, ensuring reliable, governed, and analytics‑ready datasets.
• Partner with architects and product leaders to define technical vision, roadmap, and execution strategy for the BXPW technology platform.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and code quality guidelines across the team.
• Build and implement RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and event‑driven systems.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD practices using GitLab, Terraform, and containerization technologies.
• Collaborate with data, cloud, security, risk, and application teams to ensure platform alignment and control.
• Work with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, building a unique and inclusive team culture.
• Utilize Salesforce platform knowledge to support existing integrations and provide technical guidance where needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience with at least 3 years in technical leadership roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C#, with experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js for full‑stack development.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud‑native architectures and services on AWS (Lambda, ECS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3), serverless computing, and container orchestration.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices patterns, data pipelines, relational (SQL Server) and NoSQL data stores.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools like Terraform and containerization technologies.
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and automation tools including GitLab Runners, dbt, and similar platforms.
• Familiarity with data warehouse solutions such as Snowflake and integration with internal tools and SaaS products including Salesforce.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience navigating through ambiguity to drive results.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, large language models, and vector databases is a plus.
• Knowledge of Salesforce development and configuration is a plus.
• Experience in the financial services industry or related field is preferred.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected annual base salary range: $200,000 - $225,000. Additional compensation and benefits include comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA), paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) plan, discretionary bonuses, and potential equity or incentive compensation. Roles located outside the U.S. follow separate local market compensation processes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 … (continued)