Principal AI Engineer

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their AI Platforms and Enterprise Execution Group as part of Consumer Technology. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise-scale strategic initiatives in reusable AI patterns that deliver business and customer value.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, guiding the development and influence of applications, networks, information security, databases, operating systems, web technologies, and emerging AI capabilities to address highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups.
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex, unique challenges through end-to-end solution design, including Generative and Agentic AI systems, cloud-native platforms, and legacy modernization efforts that require long-term vision, creativity, innovation, and advanced analytical thinking.
• Translate advanced technology expertise, deep understanding of enterprise business objectives, organizational structure, and the broader technology ecosystem into scalable engineering solutions, such as reusable architectures, AI-enabled platforms, and production-ready systems.
• Strategically engage with professionals and managers at all levels of the enterprise, serving as an expert technical advisor and escalation point for complex platform, data, and AI decisions while mobilizing and guiding large-scale, cross-organizational initiatives and communicating progress to executive leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 7+ years of senior engineering experience, including architecture and hands-on delivery of large-scale platforms and systems
• 3+ years of hands-on experience across Cloud architectures including Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, AWS, etc. and internal platforms such as Tachyon
• 3+ years of experience operating at both keyboard-level technical depth and executive-level technical storytelling

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working within agile product operating models in large enterprise environments, including agile software delivery and cloud infrastructure
• Financial services experience preferred; Business Banking domain experience is beneficial but not required
• Demonstrated ability to mentor senior and staff engineers, raising the technical bar of the organization
• Proven strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and sound technical judgment in fast-paced settings
• Proven experience with cloud infrastructure and containerization, including enterprise compute, storage, and IaaS environments
• Demonstrated curiosity and innovation mindset for advancing Generative and Agentic AI solutions within regulated enterprise contexts
• Strong organizational savvy and customer centricity, with the ability to navigate complex enterprise structures and align technology to business outcomes

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel as needed

Job Location

• 333 Market St - San Francisco, California 94105
• 300 S. Brevard - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• 2600 S Price Rd - Chandler, Arizona 85286

Pay Range

$159,000.00 - $305,000.00

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date

12 Jul 2026

Recruitment and Hiring Requirements

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

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Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements

Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.