AI Application Engineer

Vanguard; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness support

Financial wellness

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Vanguard India in Hyderabad invites experienced software engineers to design and deliver enterprise-scale AI solutions and cloud-native applications. You will lead AI-powered product development, build scalable architectures, and drive automation across engineering teams.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong communication, and a passion for applying AI to real business outcomes. Join a global leader expanding its AI capabilities in India, with modern tech stack, AWS, GitHub, CI/CD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or BCA.
• Minimum 1 year in development or analysis; 5+ years in related tech.
• Experience building AI solutions for enterprise-scale environments.
• Advanced AWS cloud services, GitHub, deployment pipelines, and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong programming in Python, JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience deploying AI/LLM solutions in production.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and APIs.
• Agile environment experience and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise-scale AI applications and automation solutions.
• Lead the development of cloud-native applications, APIs, and AI-powered services.
• Drive integration of AI/LLM technologies within business workflows.
• Architect scalable, secure solutions for large-scale adoption.
• Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practice initiatives.
• Optimize performance, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Build and enhance deployment pipelines, automation frameworks, and DevOps capabilities.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges across application, infrastructure, and AI solution layers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define solution strategies and deliver business outcomes.
• Mentor team members and contribute to technical capability development across engineering teams.
• Establish and maintain architectural standards, development guidelines, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and champion innovative approaches that create measurable business value.

Skills

Python

AWS

TypeScript

JavaScript

AI/LLM

Cloud-native architecture

DevOps

Agile

Observability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Bachelor's in Computer Applications (BCA)

Tools

GitHub

Job description

About Vanguard

Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe-directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard India

Vanguard's office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world‑class experience for our clients.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for designing, building, and delivering enterprise‑scale AI solutions and cloud‑native applications that support large user populations. The individual will lead the development of innovative AI‑powered products, scalable architectures, and automation capabilities while partnering with technical and business stakeholders to solve complex problems. Success in this role requires deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise‑scale AI applications and intelligent automation solutions.
• Lead the development of cloud‑native applications, APIs, and AI‑powered services using modern engineering practices.
• Drive the integration and implementation of AI/LLM technologies within business applications and workflows.
• Architect scalable, resilient, and secure solutions capable of supporting large-scale user adoption.
• Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practice initiatives.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Build and enhance deployment pipelines, automation frameworks, and DevOps capabilities.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges across application, infrastructure, and AI solution layers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to define solution strategies and deliver business outcomes.
• Mentor team members and contribute to technical capability development across engineering teams.
• Establish and maintain architectural standards, development guidelines, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and champion innovative approaches that create measurable business value.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 1 years of experience in application development, system analysis, or database management.
• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor's in Computer Applications (BCA).
• Minimum 5 years of related technology experience, including software engineering and solution delivery.
• Experience building and delivering AI solutions that support enterprise‑scale environments and large user populations.
• Advanced expertise in AWS cloud services, GitHub, deployment pipelines, and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), JavaScript, TypeScript, or related programming languages.
• Experience designing, implementing, and deploying AI/LLM‑powered solutions in production environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud‑native architecture, distributed systems, APIs, and scalable application design.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, performance optimization, and operational excellence practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and technical leadership capabilities.
• Experience working in Agile environments and driving engineering best practices.

Desired Candidate Characteristics

• Proven track record of technical innovation and creative problem solving.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in rapidly changing environments.
• Strong intellectual curiosity with a passion for emerging technologies and AI advancements.
• Startup‑minded individual who thrives in building, experimenting, and iterating on new ideas.
• Growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and learning.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on technical execution.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard India. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our mission

Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to you

Vanguard takes the same long‑term view of your success-at work and in life-with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:

Financial wellness

We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive