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Vanguard

Data Scientist, Specialist

3 weeks ago Philadelphia, 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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