Wells Fargo

AI Research Scientist, Foundation Models & Agentic AI

Wells Fargo$100K — $196K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Quantitative Analytics experience or equivalent in work, training, military experience, or education
  • Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics, or a quantitative discipline
  • PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field preferred, or MSc with 3 years of relevant experience
  • Proven research track record with publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences
  • Deep expertise in specialized areas like Foundation Models and Agentic AI
  • Hands-on experience with AI infrastructure and development tools such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
  • Strong engineering background with collaborative software project experience

Responsibilities

  • Support complex AI research projects from ideation to documentation
  • Build next-gen foundation models and agentic AI systems through rigorous evaluation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of researchers and engineers
  • Translate research insights into business solutions and publications
  • Contribute to large-scale AI systems leveraging heterogeneous data
  • Publish in top-tier AI/ML venues and represent Wells Fargo in the AI community

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependents
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description
In this role, you will:
  • Support highly complex research projects in AI / Generative AI / Agentic AI / Machine Learning from ideation, experimentation, implementation, evaluation and documentation.
  • Support building the next generation of foundation models and agentic AI systems - exploration, application, and rigorous evaluation of emerging AI technologies that solve real-world challenges.
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists, applied engineers, and domain experts.
  • Translate research insights into impactful business solutions, open-source contributions, patents, and publications.
  • Contribute to building the next generation of foundation models and agentic AI systems trained / operating on large volumes of heterogeneous data - both structured and unstructured - that enhance Wells Fargo's products, services, and operations.
  • Publish in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals and represent Wells Fargo in the broader AI research community.


Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of Quantitative Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics, or quantitative discipline


Desired Qualifications:
  • PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related computational field, or an MSc with at least 3 years of relevant applied research or industry experience.
  • Solid proven research track record with publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, NAACL, or EMNLP, combined with a demonstrated interest in translating research into real-world applications that impact millions of customers.
  • Deep expertise in one or more specialized areas, including but not limited to: Foundation Models (GPT-4, BERT, LLaMA, Claude), Large Language Models (LLMs), Large Reasoning Models, Multimodal Models, Agentic AI
  • Demonstrated ability to apply GenAI / Agentic AI in the full build lifecycle - design, implementation, testing, and iteration - leveraging AI coding copilots (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and agentic coding workflows to accelerate delivery while maintaining enterprise standards
  • Hands-on experience with GPU infrastructure, Transformer architecture, modern AI/ML development frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, AWS, GCP.
  • Strong engineering background with demonstrated ability to contribute to collaborative software engineering projects, including version control, code reviews, and scalable system design.
  • Experience with transferring foundation models, LLMs, and agentic AI systems in production


Job Expectations:
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Willingness to work onsite at stated location on the job posting
  • This position is eligible for VISA sponsorship


Job Posting Locations:
  • Three Wells Fargo Center, CHARLOTTE, NC
  • 600 Wells Fargo, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  • Las Colinas Bldg B, Irving Campus, IRVING, TX
  • West Des Moines Campus, 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, WEST DES MOINES, IA
  • D Building,114N Beaumont St -D Bldg., SAINT LOUIS, MO
  • 1150 W Washington, TEMPE, AZ
  • 333 Market, SAN FRANCISCO, CA


Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$100,000.00 - $196,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
  • 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:

17 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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246,577 employees
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$3.3 billion
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1852
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