Wells Fargo

Principal Engineer - Quantum Security

Wells Fargo$159K — $305K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of engineering experience in relevant fields
  • Experience integrating quantum-resistant technologies
  • Proven skills in designing and scaling emerging technologies
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk assessment and cybersecurity workflows
  • Hands-on experience in cryptographic engineering with specific expertise in Post-Quantum Cryptography and quantum-enabled security techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute production quantum security pilots
  • Scale quantum security infrastructure globally
  • Drive enterprise-wide rollout of security application solutions
  • Lead technical support during R&D and PoC phases
  • Advise leadership on complex security solutions
  • Resolve unique security challenges requiring in-depth analysis
  • Provide vision and direction for innovative security solutions
  • Engage with various professionals and serve as an expert advisor
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance development and troubleshooting processes
  • Ensure AI applications align with security and ethical standards.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits and discounts
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer for our Quantum Security Team. This role will be a part of our Cybersecurity organization.


In this role, you will:

  • Production Pilots (Design & Execution)
    Partner with internal teams and Application teams to design, plan, execute, and assess production quantum security pilots across all layers of the technology stack.
  • Infrastructure Scaling
    Coordinate with multiple teams (network, cryptography, optical, and adjacent domains) to scale successful quantum security infrastructure pilots globally, including solutions spanning PKI, symmetric cryptography (AES), MACsec, IPsec, and related controls.
  • Enterprise Application Rollout
    Drive enterprisewide rollout of proven quantum security applicationlayer solutions in partnership with CIOs and application teams across all lines of business for critical enterprise applications.
  • R&D and ProofofConcept Support
    Provide sustained technical leadership during R&D and PoC phases, including solution design, experimental implementation, testing, and invention across multiple technology layers.
  • Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence security solutions for applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
  • Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique security challenges requiring in-depth research and evaluation across multiple areas of the enterprise, delivering quantum security solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
  • Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions
  • Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant security and data protection solutions
  • Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance security operations and posture or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
  • Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using AIassisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved codecentric agents)
  • Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
  • Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AIassisted outputs into solutions
  • Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
  • Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
  • Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards


Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:

  • Integration of quantumresistant technologies into production infrastructure and cybersecurity processes
  • Designing and scaling emerging technologies at enterprise scale
  • Enterprise risk assessment and cyber defense workflows
  • Architecting systems that are accurate, explainable, and auditable
  • Deep, handson cryptographic engineering experience, including:
    • PostQuantum Cryptography (PQC)
    • Publickey and symmetric cryptography
    • Outofband and nontraditional cryptographic architectures
    • Quantumenabled security techniques (e.g., QKD and related mechanisms)


Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work on-site in one of the listed locations in a hybrid work environment
  • We will not provide visa sponsorship for this opportunity

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.

$159,000.00 - $305,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit 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:

12 Jun 2026

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

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