Application Engineer - IV (AI)

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an experienced Developer to lead the design and implementation of applications for their AI platform, which aims to enhance client interactions. The role requires a minimum of eight years of related work experience, with strong skills in Node, Typescript, Python, and AWS Bedrock. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of Vanguard's technology landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of financial technology and AI development in Chester County, Malvern.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least two years of development experience.
• Strong understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Ensures the viability of IT deliverables and conducts testing.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle.
• Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs.

Skills

Node

Typescript

Python

AWS Bedrock

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Build the technology changing the world — and change the future of financial advice. Come lead Vanguard into the new frontier — and build our clients' future with us. Vanguard's mission is to give every investor the best chance for investment success. Advice is the most direct expression of that mission — the moment where our purpose meets a client's real life, real goals, and real decisions. Client Assist — Vanguard's first AI advisor is how we scale that promise to every client we serve. What we build now will define how we connect with our clients — how Vanguard grows and becomes synonymous with Advice. Come work with us to build the AI Platform of the future and work with: AWS Bedrock for model inference, LangGraph for agentic orchestration, Gemini in the multi-model mix, RAG + agent memory so Client Assist learns and grows with every client, MCP (Model Context Protocol) unlocking tools, data, and actions, Arize + Evals so we ship with confidence and measure what matters, Novel interaction patterns reimagining how humans and AI collaborate. You must be hands‑on, always learning, and willing to lead at the frontier.

Primarily used technical skills

• Node
• Typescript
• Python
• AWS Bedrock

Core Responsibilities

• Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third‑party products. Ensures that expected application performance levels are achieved.
• Ensures the viability of IT deliverables. Recommends development options, including design, build/buy, and vendor purchase. Conducts testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security.
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow‑up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
• Provides subject matter expertise in software development methodology and development architecture standards. Mentors and trains staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues and recommends enterprise‑wide improvements.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Performs systems analysis activities.
• Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems. Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry.
• Interfaces with cross‑functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least two years of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.