About this role:

At Wells Fargo, we value you for who you are and the potential you possess. Our innovative approach to work empowers individuals nationwide to express themselves, excel, and take bold steps. Recognizing each person's uniqueness brings out their utmost capabilities. Join us at Wells Fargo, where we strive to bring out your best by giving you ours in return.

Are you a Lead Software Engineer that is passionate about designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge services that utilize Generative AI Models? At Wells Fargo, we have an incredibly talented team that is responsible for empowering developers to build advanced agentic AI capabilities into their applications. By leveraging the latest Generative AI models, tools, and knowledge, we enable the rapid creation of customized, stateful AI applications grounded in enterprise data, capable of handling a wide array of tasks.

In this role, you will:

• Build Large Language Model (LLM) services that support powerful capabilities for internal Wells Fargo users, with a focus on agentic operational services, model feedback and tuning mechanisms, and safety guardrails.
• Own DevOps within agile application development team, collaborating with enterprise DevOps teams to deliver modern capabilities including infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence 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 challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering 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 business solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations 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.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Large Language Model (LLM) experience preferred.
• Experience in backend application software development, with ability to quickly adapt to C# and Python code bases.
• Experience with generative AI models, including model prompting, tuning, and safety best practices.
• Strong understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic workflows.
• Proficiency in databases and SQL for managing large-scale data operations.
• Experience working with DevOps tools and implementing infrastructure as code.
• Expertise in test-driven development and delivering maintainable, high-quality code.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize cybersecurity and risk in software development.
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale software systems and their integration within large organizations.
• Passion for building solutions that deliver a seamless, end-user-focused experience.
• Experience working in agile environments and collaborating across diverse teams.

Job Expectations:

• Be Humble: You're smart yet always interested in learning from others.
• Work Transparently: You always deal in an honest, direct, and transparent way.
• Take Ownership: You embrace responsibility and find joy in having the answers.
• Learn More: You regularly self-educate and improve your skill set.
• Show Gratitude: You show appreciation and respect to those you work with.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Must be able to work on-site at any of the listed locations
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Job Posting Locations:

1302 El Camino Real, MENLO PARK, California 94025

300 S Brevard St., CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28202

2600 S Price Rd., CHANDLER, Arizona 85286

150 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017

Position Pay Range:

New York City, New York $133,300 - $237,100

• 3+ days per week in office
• 10% travel to support business objectives

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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:

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.