AI​/ML Engineer

Toronto 6 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Vanguard is seeking a talented and motivated AI/ML Engineer to join our team in building agentic systems for IT operations and resilience checking. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are passionate about AI, autonomous agents, and advanced machine learning techniques. You will work alongside senior data scientists and engineers to develop cutting-edge multi-agent platforms using technologies such as agentic RAG, Lang Chain, and Lang Graph. Vanguard is seeking a talented and motivated AI/ML Engineer to join our team in building agentic systems for IT operations and resilience checking. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are passionate about AI, autonomous agents, and advanced machine learning techniques. You will work alongside senior data scientists and engineers to develop cutting-edge multi-agent platforms using technologies such as agentic RAG, Lang Chain, and Lang Graph. Responsibilities • Design, prototype, and implement agentic systems for IT automation and resilience using LLMs and agent frameworks (Lang Chain, Lang Graph, etc.). • Develop multi-agent workflows and coordinate agent collaboration for complex tasks. • Build and optimize retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) 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. • 1–3 years of experience (including internships or projects) in AI/ML engineering or software development. • Solid Python programming skills and familiarity with ML frameworks • (Tensor Flow, 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 Lang Chain, Lang Graph or similar 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. 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.