Machine Learning Engineer, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, and deploy data pipelines and AI models that scale across the business, using solid coding practices to enable reliable production. You will work with data science teams to prepare datasets, monitor models, diagnose data issues, and ensure production readiness within a hybrid work model.

The role emphasizes SDLC, data quality, stakeholder collaboration, and translating business needs into analytic solutions that drive actionable

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in machine learning engineering or data science roles.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/DS related fields.
• Strong expertise in data pipeline development, statistical modeling, SDLC, AI/ML concepts, model monitoring, and stakeholder engagement across domains.

Responsibilities

• Develops complex data pipelines and scalable AI models to drive efficiency.
• Integrates data and model pipelines in production; diagnoses data issues.
• Collaborates with data science teams on datasets and feature docs.
• Performs data discovery and analyzes raw data for quality and context.
• Translates business requirements into analytic approaches.
• Writes model monitoring scripts and triages alerts.
• Contributes as ML engineering SME on large initiatives.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Designs statistical analysis frameworks to uncover business trends.
• Applies advanced data mining to derive actionable insights.
• Explores evolving ML/big data methodologies to enhance decisions.

Skills

Machine Learning Engineering

Data pipeline development

SDLC processes

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, AI/ML, or related fields

Master's degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Data Science

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develops complex data pipelines and implements data engineering design principles for iterative data pipeline development to drive scale and efficiency. Proficient in model development environments and coding best practices to enable model deployment.
• Integrates and optimizes existing data and model pipelines in a production environment. Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps. Applies knowledge of experimental methodologies, statistics, optimization, probability theory, and machine learning concepts to create self-running artificial intelligence (AI) systems to automate predictive models. Proficient in SDLC processes and related tools and technologies.
• Partners with data science teams to review model ready dataset document/feature documentation. Develops data model design and document and reviews for completeness with data science teams.
• Partners with data science teams to understand data requirements, performs data discovery for model development. Performs detailed analysis of raw data sources for data quality, applies business context, and model development needs. Drives efficiency through the use of data discovery tools.
• Engages with internal stakeholders to understand and probe business processes and develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach. Participates in and influences ongoing business planning and departmental prioritization activities.
• Writes model monitoring scripts as needed. Diagnoses root causes based on model monitoring alerts and triages issues. Coordinates and plans response to model monitoring alerts and resolves issues.
• Serves as a machine learning engineering subject matter expert on cross functional teams for large strategic initiatives and contributes to the growth of the Vanguard analytic community.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Designs and implements statistical analysis frameworks and protocols to uncover business trends across functions like marketing, supply chain, and economics.
• Applies advanced data mining techniques to build scalable models for deriving actionable insights from large-scale data sets.
• Explores and integrates evolving methodologies in machine learning and big data science to enhance decision-making strategies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in machine learning engineering or data science roles
• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, Data Engineering, AI/ML, or related fields, or a Master's degree/Diploma in Computer Science or Data Science
• Strong expertise in data pipeline development, statistical modeling, SDLC, AI/ML concepts, model monitoring, and stakeholder engagement across domains

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.