Application Engineer - IV; AI

Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Directs the business assessment and requirements analysis processes, for the development of hardware and operating systems.

• AWS Bedrock for model inference
• Lang Graph 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 - you must always be learning - and you must be willing to lead at the frontier.

• Node
• Typescript
• Python
• AWS
• Bedrock

• 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.

• 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.

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.