• AI/ML and Gen AI Architect

    Vanguard (Malvern, PA)


    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance AI/ML architectures for CAI priority projects. Provide architectural oversight and technical direction throughout the project lifecycle.

    + Conduct architecture reviews for CAI projects targeted for production deployment. Identify architectural gaps and propose actionable strategies to address them.

    + Collaborate closely with Model Development, Model Operations, Model Governance, and GPT teams. Influence product managers and architects to align roadmaps with CAI project needs and close identified gaps.

    + Partner with Domain and Chief Architects to evolve EDO’s architecture strategy, including: (a) Agentic Generative AI Architecture (b) SageMaker Unified Studio implementation

    + Lead technical evaluations of emerging data and analytics platforms such as Databricks and recommend adoption strategies.

    + Actively participate in daily scrum meetings, offering technical consulting and guidance to project teams.

    + Dedicate at least 30% of the time to hands-on coding, prototyping, and development of AI/ML solutions.

    + Perform code and design reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and architectural standards.

    Qualifications:

    + Strong experience with AWS and Cloud Infrastructure (AI/ML cloud infrastructure) and CI/CD development

    + Experience evaluating vendor products and standardization of the technology

    + 8 years related work experience within AI/ML space

    + 3 years of technology architect or technical lead experience.

    + Experience with SageMaker, and modern MLOps practices.

    + Familiarity and experience with generative AI frameworks and agent-based architecture.

    Preferred Skills:

    + Machine Learning model development experience is preferred.

    + Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar analytics platforms.

    + Knowledge of model governance and regulatory compliance in AI.

    + Graduate degree preferred.

    + Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

    + Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

     

    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.