Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer – GenAI-Assisted & Autonomous Engineering

Wells Fargo$125K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 5+ years developing enterprise applications using Java, Python, or similar technologies
  • 1+ years of experience with AI-assisted software engineering platforms like GitHub Copilot
  • 1+ years building AI-powered applications using LLMs and Generative AI technologies
  • Experience designing distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and software engineering best practices
  • Experience with cloud-native technologies and containerized platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of AI-assisted engineering solutions
  • Provide technical leadership for scaling AI platforms across the enterprise
  • Build GenAI capabilities into software development workflows
  • Design reusable engineering services and frameworks to improve delivery efficiency
  • Partner with teams to enhance the software development lifecycle with Generative AI
  • Lead onboarding and technical enablement for AI development
  • Monitor platform utilization and business outcomes to identify improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Career development programs
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the CDXO team and drive the development, enablement, and optimization of AI-Assisted and Autonomous Engineering capabilities across the enterprise. This role will provide technical leadership for the design, integration, and scaling of enterprise GenAI platforms, including GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude Code, and Cursor, while advancing next-generation software engineering capabilities that improve developer productivity, software quality, and delivery efficiency.

The Lead Software Engineer will serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for building and integrating AI-powered solutions into the enterprise software development lifecycle, enabling engineering teams to effectively leverage Generative AI and Agentic AI technologies. This role will partner with engineering teams, product organizations, architecture, platform engineering, and senior technology leaders to establish scalable AI engineering capabilities, accelerate enterprise adoption, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

 

The ideal candidate will possess strong full-stack engineering expertise and hands-on experience designing and operationalizing AI-powered applications and platforms. This includes expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Fine-Tuning, multi-agent architectures, Model Context Protocol (MCP), distributed systems, cloud-native development, and enterprise AI governance. The candidate will also contribute to enterprise-wide engineering capabilities through reusable platforms, InnerSource initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of enterprise AI-assisted and autonomous engineering solutions
  • Provide technical leadership for the rollout and scaling of GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude Code, Cursor, and future AI engineering platforms across CDXO and Lines of Business
  • Build and integrate GenAI capabilities into enterprise SDLC workflows, CI/CD pipelines, developer platforms, repositories, APIs, and engineering toolchains.
  • Design and develop reusable engineering services, accelerators, frameworks, and enterprise capabilities that improve software delivery efficiency
  • Partner with product owners, engineering teams, and platform organizations to improve the software development lifecycle through effective application of Generative AI technologies
  • Lead developer onboarding, technical enablement, and adoption efforts while establishing best practices for prompt engineering, workflow integration, and AI-powered development
  • Design, implement, and operationalize solutions leveraging Agentic AI, multi-agent systems, autonomous workflows, MCP integrations, and AI orchestration patterns
  • Monitor platform adoption, utilization, performance, and business outcomes, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness and value realization
  • Support GenAI FinOps initiatives through the development of metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks that measure usage, costs, productivity, developer output, efficiency gains, and business outcomes
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting, performance optimization, and technical guidance to engineering teams adopting AI-powered development capabilities
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, governance, compliance, and Responsible AI requirements
  • Contribute to InnerSource initiatives and the development of reusable enterprise engineering capabilities that can be leveraged across multiple organizations
  • Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
  • Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ yearsof Software Engineering experience or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
  • 5+ yearsof Strong experience developing enterprise applications using Java, Python, or comparable technologies
  • 1+ years of Experience with AI-assisted/autonomous software engineering platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar technologies
  • 1+ years of Experience building and deploying AI-powered applications using LLMs and Generative AI technologies
  • Experience designing and implementing distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control platforms, developer tooling, and software engineering best practices
  • Experience working with cloud-native technologies and containerized platforms
  • Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Enablement, Training of AI platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar technologies
  • Strong knowledge of Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Fine-Tuning, prompt engineering, multi-agent architectures, and MCP integrations.
  • Experience developing scalable AI platforms and engineering enablement solutions
  • Experience with software engineering analytics, developer productivity measurement, and outcome-based reporting
  • Knowledge of GenAI FinOps, technology cost management, and value realization frameworks
  • Experience working in highly regulated enterprise environments with governance, security, and compliance requirements
  • Passion for innovation and enabling engineering teams through AI-powered solutions.

Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

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Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

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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.

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