AI/ML Engineer
Vanguard Open · verified Oct 21, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Machine Learning Engineering role at Vanguard. Malvern · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $142,875–$228,150 across the United States.
Vanguard has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Design and put agent-based systems into practice for IT automation and resilience, using LLMs and agent frameworks
- Create workflows where multiple agents coordinate to handle complex tasks
- Build and tune RAG pipelines that let agents work from knowledge sources
- Help develop and test scalable agent architectures, then collaborate on features, experiments and research integration
- Review code, test changes and document systems to support dependable delivery
What you bring
- An undergraduate degree in computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence or a related discipline
- Five to eight years in AI/ML engineering or software development
- Strong Python skills, AWS experience, GitHub pipeline knowledge, CI/CD familiarity and IT domain knowledge
- Practical experience with agent frameworks, vector databases, data pipelines and retrieval systems
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone focused on building agentic systems for IT automation and resilience, with experience across AI/ML or software development. It includes collaboration with senior engineers and data scientists. The position is based in Malvern, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and implement agentic systems for IT automation and resilience using LLMs and agent frameworks
- Develop multi-agent workflows and coordinate agent collaboration for complex tasks.
- Build and optimize retrieval-augmented generation pipelines for knowledge-driven agents.
- Contribute to the development and testing of robust, scalable agentic architectures and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and data scientists in feature development, experiments, and integration of research findings.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure quality and reliability.
Required Skills & Experience
- Undergraduate’s degree in computer science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in AI/ML engineering or software development
- Solid Python programming skills, experience with AWS cloud environment, Github pipeline, CI/CD concept and IT domain knowledge
- Hands-on experience with agentic frameworks.
- Experience with vector databases, data pipelines, and retrieval systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new AI techniques and frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience across multiple technology stacks including Java Spring framework, React, Rust, and Go
- Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or agentic frameworks.
- Experience in building autonomous agents, RAG systems, or multi-agent workflows.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
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.