
Vanguard
Data Scientist, Specialist
3 weeks ago• Philadelphia, PA
Charlotte, NCDallas, TXMalvern, PA
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Responsibilities:
Solve Business Problems with AI
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify, frame, and prioritize high-value problems that can be addressed using Agentic AI, LLMs, and NLP.
- Translate business needs into clear AI use cases, success metrics, and delivery plans.
- Focus on business outcomes, not just model performance.
Design & Build Agentic AI Solutions
- Architect and develop agentic AI systems that can reason, plan, and take actions across tools, workflows, and data sources.
- Design multi-agent and tool-augmented LLM solutions to automate complex, multi-step processes.
- Ensure solutions are reliable, explainable, and governed for enterprise use.
Scalable & Responsible AI
- Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy AI solutions with scalability, security, and performance in mind.
- Implement evaluation, monitoring, and guardrails for LLM and agentic systems, including bias, drift, and failure modes.
- Align solutions with enterprise risk management, compliance, and responsible AI standards.
Thought Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as a trusted AI advisor, helping teams understand where Agentic AI and LLMs add value-and where they do not.
- Contribute to AI best practices, reusable patterns, and strategic direction.
- Mentor peers and teammates on applied AI and business-driven problem solving.
Qualifications:
- Agentic AI: Experience designing AI agents that reason, plan, and act across systems.
- Large Language Models (LLMs): Hands-on experience building enterprise LLM applications (e.g., RAG, tool use, orchestration, evaluation).
- Natural Language Processing (NLP): Strong experience working with unstructured text and language-driven workflows.
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years delivering AI/ML solutions in production environments.
- 5+ years of hands-on Python experience; experience with distributed data processing is a plus.
- Strong ability to solve business problems using AI, not just build models.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in cross-functional, enterprise environments.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is 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.
Client-provided location(s): Philadelphia, PA, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-175791
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-18T00:22:32
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- HSA
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- Pet Insurance
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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