AI/ML Scientist

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard Group in Malvern, PA seeks an AI/ML professional to identify high-value use cases and translate business needs into scalable AI/ML solutions across data science and engineering teams.

You will develop and support models using ML, NLP, Generative AI, and LLM-based approaches, ensuring governance, monitoring, guardrails, and alignment with responsible AI standards while communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical partners.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in CS, Stats, ML, Data Science or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of AI/ML implementation experience.
• Strong foundation in ML methods: regression, clustering, trees, neural nets, deep learning.
• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn and NLP libraries; knowledge of cloud and big data.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-value AI/ML use cases with stakeholders and translate needs into solutions and plans.
• Develop and support AI/ML solutions with ML, NLP, Generative AI, and LLM-based approaches.
• Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to deploy scalable solutions with governance and guardrails.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

AI/ML development

LLMs & NLP

Machine learning

Python tools

Cloud & big data

SQL/NoSQL

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Model evaluation & governance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Math/Stats

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

NLP libraries

Job description

What You’ll Do

Identify high-value AI/ML use cases with stakeholders and translate business needs into solution approaches, success metrics, and delivery plans. Develop and support AI/ML solutions using machine learning, NLP, Generative AI, and LLM-based approaches such as retrieval-augmented generation and agentic workflow automation. Collaborate across data science and engineering teams to deploy scalable solutions with appropriate evaluation, monitoring, guardrails, and alignment to enterprise risk and responsible AI standards. Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; graduate degree preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience developing and implementing AI/ML solutions or projects, with experience applying machine learning, LLMs, NLP, and data science techniques to business problems
• Strong foundation in machine learning and statistical methods, including regression, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, deep learning, and supervised and unsupervised learning
• Experience with tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, NLP libraries, or similar technologies, plus strong technical knowledge of cloud, big data, scalable data processing, SQL, and NoSQL databases
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments

What Success Looks Like

AI/ML solutions deliver measurable business value in real workflows. LLM and Agentic capabilities are applied to practical use cases. Business partners see you as a strong problem solver and collaborative technical partner.

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. 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.