Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement agentic systems for IT automation and resilience using LLMs and agent frameworks


• Develop multi-agent workflows and coordinate agent collaboration for complex tasks.


• Build and optimize retrieval-augmented generation pipelines for knowledge-driven agents.


• Contribute to the development and testing of robust, scalable agentic architectures and infrastructure.


• Collaborate with senior engineers and data scientists in feature development, experiments, and integration of research findings.


• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure quality and reliability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in computer science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.


• 5-8 years of experience in AI/ML engineering or software development.


• Solid Python programming skills and familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).


• Knowledge of LLMs and agentic principles.


• Vanguard Internal Use Only• Experience with vector databases, data pipelines, and retrieval systems.


• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new AI techniques and frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with agentic frameworks.


• Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and MLOps tools.


• Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or agentic frameworks.


• Experience in building autonomous agents, RAG systems, or multi-agent workflows.

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.