U.S. Bank

Software Engineering Director 2 - WCIB AI Technology

U.S. Bank$170K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in software engineering.
  • 6+ years leading software engineering teams.
  • Proven leadership in AI and technology transformations.
  • Strong knowledge of AI technologies like Generative AI and Machine Learning.
  • Experience in building product-oriented tech teams.
  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a multi-year AI strategy and roadmap.
  • Lead development of a federated AI delivery model.
  • Partner with leaders to prioritize high-value AI use cases.
  • Accelerate adoption of various AI technologies across teams.
  • Collaborate with enterprise AI organizations for shared resources.
  • Establish scalable AI practices and governance.
  • Drive AI improvements in the software development lifecycle.
  • Lead AI talent strategy for workforce planning and upskilling.
  • Ensure compliance with AI governance and regulations.
  • Influence stakeholders to align on AI innovation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).
  • Life insurance options included.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental and pregnancy disability leave.
  • 401(k) with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid vacation policy based on tenure.
  • Up to 11 paid holidays each year.
  • Adoption assistance program.
  • Accrued Sick and Safe Leave benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking an innovative and strategic technology leader to serve as the Head of WCIB AI Technology. This executive leadership role is responsible for accelerating Artificial Intelligence adoption across Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, and Institutional Banking (WCIB). The leader will establish and execute the AI strategy, operating model, and delivery framework that enables business lines to leverage enterprise AI capabilities, accelerate innovation, improve productivity, and drive measurable business outcomes while maintaining strong governance and risk controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and execute a multi-year AI technology strategy and roadmap that advances client experiences, operational efficiency, employee productivity, and business growth across WCIB.
  • Lead the development and operation of a federated AI delivery model, establishing AI engineering pods embedded within business-aligned technology organizations.
  • Partner with senior business, product, and technology leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value AI use cases that drive measurable outcomes.
  • Accelerate adoption of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, and enterprise AI platforms across WCIB technology teams.
  • Collaborate with enterprise AI organizations and Centers of Excellence to leverage shared platforms, reusable services, and standardized AI architectures.
  • Establish scalable AI engineering practices, frameworks, tooling, and governance that enable rapid and consistent delivery across multiple business units.
  • Drive AI-enabled improvements across the software development lifecycle, increasing engineering productivity, code quality, delivery speed, and operational excellence.
  • Lead AI talent strategy including workforce planning, recruitment, capability development, mentoring, and upskilling initiatives.
  • Ensure adherence to enterprise standards for Responsible AI, model governance, security, compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
  • Influence executive stakeholders and technology leaders across the organization to create alignment, remove barriers, and scale AI innovation throughout WCIB.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
  • 10 or more years of relevant software engineering experience
  • Six or more years of experience leading multiple software engineering teams


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading large-scale AI, data, platform, or technology transformation initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), Agentic AI, and enterprise AI platforms.
  • Experience building and scaling product-oriented technology teams and federated operating models.
  • Demonstrated success delivering AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong background in software engineering, cloud technologies, data platforms, and enterprise architecture.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence across complex organizations and align multiple stakeholders toward common outcomes.
  • Experience partnering with senior executives, product organizations, and enterprise technology teams.
  • Expertise in assessing AI opportunities and risks while balancing innovation, governance, and business value.
  • Experience working within financial services environments preferred.


Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Basic term and optional term life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave
  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
  • Adoption assistance
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law


Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $170,255.00 - $200,300.00

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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