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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AI/ML Scientist - **Company:** Vanguard - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Knowledge-Based Systems, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Enterprise Data Management, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Build Management, Information Technology, Xgboost, Virtual Agents - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** http://www.vanguardjobs.com/job/23761352/senior-ai-ml-scientist-charlotte-nc/?utm_medium=%22mcloud%2Djobads%22&utm_campaign=Data%20%26%20Analytics&utm_content=Senior%20AI%2FML%20Scientist&utm_term=181398 ## About the Role * 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. * ML: Hands on experience with Gradient Boosting methods, familiar with preeminent hyper-parameter tuning and interpretability options. * 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. * 0Strong 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. ## Description Vanguard's Center of AI and Intelligence is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist in support of the Office of General Counsel and Finance departments. The role will lead the design, build, governance, and deployment of AI/ML solutions that automate knowledge-intensive business processes by combining ML methods, LLMs, enterprise data platforms, and agentic workflows. The role needs to partner with business, risk, compliance, and technology stakeholders to transform operations through trusted, scalable, and governed AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes., Solve Business Problems with AI * Design and build advanced ML models that integrate multi-dimensional data into insights and signals that drive critical business decisions. * Design and build enterprise knowledge systems that integrate structured and unstructured data across multiple business platforms, enabling AI agents to retrieve, reason over, and operationalize trusted organizational knowledge. * Partner with business stakeholders to identify, frame, and prioritize high-value problems that can be addressed using Agentic AI, LLMs, and ML. * Define and implement business-centric evaluation frameworks that measure coverage, relevance, trustworthiness, explainability, and user adoption in addition to technical model performance. * 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. ## Related Videos - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) - [TikTok's Privacy Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1036-tiktok-s-privacy-innovation) - [Analytics in the Age of Agentic AI: A tour of ClickHouse and Langfuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100240-analytics-in-the-age-of-agentic-ai-a-tour-of-clickhouse-and-langfuse) - [How to Stop Your Agents From Going Rogue - Arnav Gupta](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2152-how-to-stop-your-agents-from-going-rogue-arnav-gupta) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)