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60 Vanguard Group Applications Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Engineer, Site Reliability

Malvern, PA · On-site

$56 - $74.25/hr

... of applications and critical client-facing systems. * Design and build production-grade software ... About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission. To work for the ...

Vanguard is a global investment management firm with a mission to give investors the best chance ... Programming experience in Python and/or similar analytical languages. * Familiarity with cloud ...

Data Engineer, Specialist

Wayne, PA · On-site

$103K - $124K/yr

Gains expertise in tools, technologies, and applications/databases in specific business areas and ... About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission. To work for the ...

In this role, you will play an integral part in Vanguard's goal to grow and scale its Advice ... Provide expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and ...

Senior Manager, AI Runtime Security

Malvern, PA · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

... applications and agentic systems * Collaborate across architecture, cloud, and engineering teams to ... About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission. To work for the ...

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Vanguard Jobs Information

Do workers at Vanguard get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
74% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does Vanguard pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Vanguard, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
75% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Vanguard affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Vanguard?

Most people get paid time off work.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do workers at Vanguard worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do Vanguard workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
39% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it for Vanguard workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
37% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Vanguard?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
87% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do Vanguard managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do jobs at Vanguard spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Vanguard?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is a Vanguard job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at Vanguard good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Vanguard feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Vanguard get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Vanguard?

Some people feel stressed out here.
52% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Vanguard enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Vanguard recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Vanguard?

Most people got enough training when they started.
76% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Vanguard?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 78% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Vanguard’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Vanguard is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Lead React Native Mobile Engineer

Vanguard Group

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Vanguard rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 150 rated financial services


Job description

Are you a passionate React Native expert? Do you want to work on a state-of-the-art application with modern design, architecture and tools in a truly agile environment?
Come join our growing, enthusiastic and talented Mobile development team! Vanguard is heavily investing in building a world-class mobile experience for our clients, and we are hiring top talent to build our new iOS and Android native apps. The Mobile Center of Excellence is a cross-disciplinary organization spanning Platform, Operations, Architecture, and Enablement teams, responsible for setting the strategic vision and driving consistent execution of mobile initiatives. Its mission is to empower all mobile journey teams to deliver features and capabilities more efficiently by providing scalable architecture, reusable components, a resilient platform, and a best-in-class developer experience and tooling.
You will be joining a fun, collaborative and inclusive cross-functional team where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology, development practices.
This hybrid position is based in Charlotte, NC, with in-office work required Tuesday thru Thursday. Relocation assistance can be provided for non-local US candidates. No visa sponsorship will be provided.
What You'll Do
  • Lead React Native adoption by defining integration strategies that align with existing native iOS and Android development practices.
  • Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable mobile application features.
  • Partner with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and platform teams to deliver intuitive, high-quality mobile experiences.
  • Continuously improve application performance, responsiveness, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Contribute to technical planning and help evolve Vanguard's mobile architecture, tooling, and engineering standards.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to strengthen React Native, native mobile, and cross-platform engineering capabilities across the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of development experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience designing and developing cross-platform mobile applications with React Native.
  • Strong proficiency in bridging native modules, managing platform-specific configurations, and integrating third-party SDKs.
  • Advanced knowledge of TypeScript and experience building maintainable, type-safe codebases.
  • Deep understanding of mobile performance optimization, including startup time, bundle size, memory management, and frame-rate stability.
  • Proven experience implementing high-quality user interfaces, state management patterns, and platform-specific behaviors.
  • Self-directed, ownership-oriented mindset with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through delivery.
  • Strong collaboration skills and effectiveness working across co-located, remote, and hybrid teams.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience working within a large-scale mobile development organization supporting more than 10 feature teams.
  • Experience leading React Native adoption for complex existing native iOS and Android applications using a brownfield integration approach.
  • Working Knowledge of React Native for Web and/or React Strict DOM.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to, scale, and maintain shared cross-platform design systems.
  • Familiarity with app distribution platforms, including TestFlight and Google Play Console, as well as automated release pipelines.
  • Understanding of CI/CD processes and mobile delivery automation, including GitHub Actions
  • Proactive problem solver with a strong interest in adopting modern mobile technologies and improving development velocity.
  • Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.

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.

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