AI/ML Engineer

The Vanguard Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an experienced ML Engineer to design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML solutions with a focus on data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, and deployment. You will build scalable, cloud-native apps using AWS SageMaker, Docker, and Kubernetes, while ensuring governance and risk management.

You will lead MLOps practices, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor teammates, delivering reliable AI capabilities across batch and streaming workloads.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical field; Masters preferred.
• 6+ years in ML Engineering, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years building scalable data pipelines and ETL with AWS services.
• Strong Python proficiency and modern software engineering practices.
• Production-grade AI/ML apps in cloud environments, preferably AWS.
• Experience with SageMaker, MLOps, CI/CD, model deployment, monitoring, and MDLC.
• Experience with containerization/orchestration (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Generative AI tech (LLMs, vector DBs, semantic search, enterprise retrieval).
• Knowledge graph design and graph databases.
• Strong system design, security, observability, and version control knowledge.
• Ability to lead initiatives and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML solutions across the lifecycle.
• Build scalable, cloud-native AI/ML applications using AWS technologies.
• Develop and maintain ML, data, and MLOps pipelines for batch and real-time workloads.
• Design and implement Generative AI solutions with LLMs and RAG.
• Use knowledge graphs and graph databases to boost enterprise analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business challenges into scalable AI solutions.
• Perform data discovery, lineage, and root-cause analysis for data quality.
• Implement model monitoring, observability, and operational support for production AI/ML solutions.
• Ensure adherence to AI governance, privacy, and risk management standards.
• Mentor team members on AI/ML best practices and lead technical discussions.
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies and assess business applications.

Skills

Python

AWS SageMaker

MLOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Data pipelines

Education

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

Tools

AWS

SageMaker

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka/Kinesis

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML solutions, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.


• Build scalable, cloud-native AI/ML applications and services using AWS technologies such as SageMaker, ECS, Lambda, S3, EventBridge, and Step Functions.


• Develop and maintain machine learning, data engineering, and MLOps pipelines supporting batch and real-time workloads.


• Design and implement Generative AI solutions leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Advanced RAG, vector databases, knowledge retrieval systems, agentic AI frameworks, and fine-tuning techniques.


• Design and utilize knowledge graphs, graph databases, and relationship-based analytics to enhance enterprise intelligence and decision-making.


• Partner with business stakeholders to translate business challenges into scalable analytical and AI-driven solutions.


• Conduct data discovery and exploratory analysis, establish data lineage, and perform root cause analysis to ensure data quality and reliability.


• Implement model monitoring, observability, alerting, and operational support processes for production AI/ML solutions.


• Ensure adherence to enterprise AI governance, security, Responsible AI, privacy, and model risk management standards.


• Serve as a machine learning engineering subject matter expert, lead technical design discussions, and mentor team members on AI/ML best practices.


• Stay current on emerging AI technologies and evaluate their application to business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.


• 6+ years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.


• 3+ years of hands-on experience building scalable data pipelines and ETL solutions using AWS services.


• Strong proficiency in Python and modern software engineering practices.


• Experience deploying and supporting production-grade AI/ML applications in cloud environments, preferably AWS.


• Strong experience with SageMaker, MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, model deployment, monitoring, and Machine Learning Development Lifecycle (MDLC) practices.


• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes.


• Experience with Generative AI technologies, including LLMs, Advanced RAG, vector databases, semantic search, agentic AI frameworks, and enterprise knowledge retrieval systems.


• Experience designing and implementing knowledge graph solutions and graph databases.


• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including system design, testing, security, observability, and version control.


• Ability to lead technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.

Preferred Experience

• Real-time data processing and streaming technologies such as Kafka, Flink, or Kinesis.


• AI governance, Responsible AI, and model risk management frameworks.


• Enterprise-scale AI platform development and solution architecture.

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.

Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.

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