Wells Fargo

Principal Engineer

Wells Fargo$191K — $305K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise in AI/ML.
  • 3+ years in AI/ML technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • 3+ years with distributed streaming architectures and technologies such as Kafka.
  • 5+ years in database design and data architecture for high-throughput systems.
  • 7+ years in Java/Python programming for scalable backend systems and APIs.
  • 3+ years of experience in designing and integrating APIs and microservices.
  • 3+ years with cloud-native platforms and architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical advisor to senior leadership for GenAI and conversational platform.
  • Lead strategy to resolve complex cross-domain challenges in AI and compliance.
  • Translate engineering insights into production-ready technical solutions.
  • Provide direction on GenAI adoption, focusing on model governance and observability.
  • Drive architectural alignment for real-time experiences and performance optimization.
  • Partner with teams to ensure solutions meet security and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain industry best practices in AI platforms to improve operations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule.
  • Access to comprehensive employee benefits through Wells Fargo.
Full Job Description
About this role

Wells Fargo is seeking a senior engineering leader to support Fargo, the enterprise Virtual Assistant and GenAI platform, which powers conversational, AI‑driven experiences across multiple lines of business. This role will focus on large‑scale platform engineering, AI enablement, and cross‑enterprise integration, operating at the intersection of architecture, security, and business transformation.


In this role, you will:
  • Act as a technical and architectural advisor to senior leadership for an enterprise GenAI and conversational platform, influencing design and implementation of highly complex applications, APIs, AI/ML integrations, streaming technologies, security controls, and cloud‑native platforms across multiple enterprise teams

  • Lead strategy and resolution of complex, cross‑domain challenges involving GenAI, conversational platforms, API enablement, authentication/authorization, data domains (EDE), and enterprise compliance, delivering scalable, long‑term solutions

  • Translate advanced engineering experience and a deep understanding of enterprise AI strategy, platform roadmaps, and business objectives into pragmatic, production‑ready technical solutions

  • Provide vision and direction on GenAI adoption, including LLM integration patterns, prompt orchestration, model governance, observability, and responsible AI controls within an enterprise AI platform

  • Drive architectural alignment for real‑time and near‑real‑time experiences, including streaming (e.g., HTTP 1.1 SSE), event‑driven integrations, and performance optimization for conversational entry points

  • Partner closely with product, security, platform, and data teams to ensure enterprise AI solutions meet security, privacy, resiliency, and regulatory standards

  • Maintain awareness of industry best practices in AI platforms, conversational systems, and cloud‑native engineering, recommending innovations that improve customer experience, developer productivity, and operational efficiency

  • Strategically engage with engineering leaders, architects, and executives across the enterprise, serving as a trusted expert and thought leader for enterprise GenAI initiatives



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

  • 3+ years of experience in AI/ML technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, model integration, or applied machine learning in production environments

  • 3+ years of experience with distributed streaming and event‑driven architectures, using technologies such as Kafka, Flink, or similar real‑time data processing frameworks

  • 5+ years of experience in database design and data architecture, including relational and/or NoSQL systems, data modeling, and high‑throughput data access patterns

  • 7+ years of programming experience in Java and/or Python, building scalable, production‑grade backend systems and APIs

  • 3+ years of experience designing and integrating APIs and microservices, including REST/gRPC services and service orchestration patterns

  • 3+ years experience working with cloud‑native platforms and architectures, including containerization, distributed systems, and scalable deployment models

  • 5+ years experience with system design and architecture for high‑scale applications, including performance optimization, fault tolerance, and resiliency

  • 3+ years working and understanding of security, data privacy, and governance considerations, especially in regulated enterprise environments


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with conversational platforms, chatbots, or virtual assistants at enterprise scale

  • Hands‑on experience with GenAI / LLM integrations, including prompt management, orchestration layers, and AI safety or governance controls

  • Knowledge of API security, OAuth, authentication/authorization platforms, and reverse‑proxy or gateway patterns

  • Experience working with streaming or real‑time technologies to support low‑latency user experiences

  • Familiarity with enterprise data domains (e.g., EDE) and data access patterns for AI‑driven applications

  • Ability to operate effectively in highly matrixed organizations, influencing without direct authority


Job Expectations:
  • Drive architectural consistency and technical excellence across Fargo integrations

  • Balance innovation with risk management, compliance, and operational stability

  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive and non‑technical stakeholders

  • Support cross‑LOB onboarding and adoption of Fargo capabilities

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of visa

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Location:

  • 300 S. Brevard St., Charlotte, NC

  • 2600 S Price Rd., Chandler, AZ

  • 1755 Grant St., Concord, CA

  • 333 Market Street, 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.

For other locations : 159,000.00 - 254,000.00 USD Annual

For CA locations only: 191,000.00 - 305,000.00 USD Annual

Benefits:

Posting End Date:

29 May 2026

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

    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

    Posting End Date:

    16 Jun 2026

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

    About Wells Fargo

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