Application Engineer - IV (AI)

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Build the technology changing the world — and change the future of financial advice. Come lead Vanguard into the new frontier — and build our clients' future with us. Vanguard's mission is to give every investor the best chance for investment success. Advice is the most direct expression of that mission — the moment where our purpose meets a client's real life, real goals, and real decisions. Client Assist - Vanguard's first AI advisor is how we scale that promise to every client we serve. What we build now will define how we connect with our clients - how Vanguard grows and becomes synonymous with Advice. Come work with us to build the AI Platform of the future and work with: AWS Bedrock for model inference LangGraph for agentic orchestration Gemini in the multi-model mix RAG + agent memory so Client Assist learns and grows with every client MCP (Model Context Protocol) unlocking tools, data, and actions Arize + Evals so we ship with confidence and measure what matters Novel interaction patterns reimagining how humans and AI collaborate You must be hands on - you must always be learning - and you must be willing to lead at the frontier.

Requirements

• Node Typescript Python AWS Bedrock
• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least two years of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Integrates third party products.
• Ensures that expected application performance levels are achieved.
• Ensures the viability of IT deliverables.
• Recommends development options, including design, build/buy, and vendor purchase.
• Conducts testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security.
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
• Provides follow up production support.
• Submits change control requests and documents.
• Provides subject matter expertise in software development methodology and development architecture standards.
• Mentors and trains staff with less experience.
• Resolves elevated issues and recommends enterprise-wide improvements.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues.
• Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients.
• Performs systems analysis activities.
• Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs.
• Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.
• Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry.
• Interfaces with cross functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.
• We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees