Senior AI-Driven Forward-Deployed Engineer

Vanguard Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Australia seeks a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to embed with global teams and turn complex ideas into production-ready AI-enabled solutions. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and drive delivery across regions, balancing value, risk, and operational readiness.

The role requires strong Python/data engineering skills, cloud AI platform experience, and the ability to modernize legacy EUCT solutions while maintaining governance and SDLC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/DS/Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in software/data engineering or analytics engineering.
• 2+ years building GenAI/LLM powered solutions preferred.
• 5+ years with cloud-based AI & Data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Embed with researchers, portfolio managers and traders to surface opportunities.
• Architect, build and validate AI-enabled applications and workflows.
• Lead complex solutions from MVP to limited production.
• Replace high-risk Excel/Access/Tableau solutions with governed alternatives.
• Mentor engineers and set technical direction across regions.

Skills

GenAI/LLM

Cloud data platforms

Leadership

Python

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Vanguard Australia seeks a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to embed with global teams and turn complex ideas into production-ready AI-enabled solutions. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and drive delivery across regions, balancing value, risk, and operational readiness.

The role requires strong Python/data engineering skills, cloud AI platform experience, and the ability to modernize legacy EUCT solutions while maintaining governance and SDLC standards.