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Job description
Vanguard is hiring a Application Engineer — a full-time, based in Hyderabad, India role. Apply directly on Vanguard's careers page below.
Application Engineer - III
Location: Hyderabad, India
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.
Vanguard’s India Office
Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.
Role Summary
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML and Generative AI solutions using Python and AWS services.
- Build and optimize Agentic AI systems utilizing frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Google ADK, or AutoGen.
- Develop and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases, embeddings, and LLMs.
- Architect end-to-end AI applications including prompt engineering, model orchestration, evaluation frameworks, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and leadership teams to translate business requirements into AI-driven solutions.
- Lead technical design discussions and mentor development teams on AI/ML best practices.
- Implement and fine-tune machine learning models for predictive analytics and intelligent automation.
- Build secure, scalable, and cloud-native AI applications leveraging AWS services.
- Ensure AI solutions comply with enterprise security, governance, and regulatory standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Cloud, Product, and Business stakeholders.
Qualification and skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, or a Master’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
- Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.
- Must-have skills:
- Expert-level proficiency in Python with strong experience in building scalable enterprise applications.
- Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services and cloud-native application development.
- Strong experience in Agentic AI development, including designing and implementing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions.
- Solid foundation in Machine Learning concepts, model development, deployment, and optimization.
- Experience with Generative AI technologies and LLM-based applications.
- Hands-on expertise in at least one of the following frameworks:
- LangChain
- LangGraph
- Google ADK
- CrewAI
- AutoGen
- Experience with prompt engineering, vector databases, embeddings, and AI agent orchestration.
- Ability to design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML solutions in cloud environments.
- Good to have multi cloud experience AWS and GCP
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Location
This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard’s India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.
Our mission
Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
Our commitment to you
Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:
Financial wellness
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.
Physical wellness
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.
Personal wellness
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.
How we work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (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.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Application Engineer at Vanguard?
The required skills for Application Engineer at Vanguard include: Python, AWS, Generative AI, Machine Learning, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, LLM.
What is the seniority level for Application Engineer at Vanguard?
Application Engineer at Vanguard is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Application Engineer at Vanguard?
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