Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo • Chandler, AZ • 15h ago

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead AI Software Development Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and deployment of next-generation agentic AI systems within the cybersecurity space. In this role, you will lead a team of AI engineers to build robust, scalable, and ethical AI solutions that automate complex tasks across enterprise workflows.

In this role, you will:

Lead a team of AI engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment

Lead the design, development, and deployment of Generative AI solutions using state-of-the-art RAG and Agentic AI automation techniques

Design, code, and document Agentic AI systems that can autonomously perform complex tasks, learn from experience, and adapt to changing environments

Develop and maintain robust testing and validation procedures to ensure the quality, reliability, and security of AI solutions

Monitor and analyze the performance of AI systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing optimization strategies

Architect and implement RAG pipelines that effectively retrieve, process, and integrate relevant information from diverse data sources to enhance the performance of generative models

Conduct research and experimentation to identify and evaluate new AI technologies and techniques that can improve the capabilities of our Generative AI solutions

Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, develop technical specifications, and ensure alignment with business goals

Stay up to date with the latest advancements in Generative AI, RAG, and Agentic AI Automation, and share knowledge with the team

Contribute to the development of intellectual property through patents, publications, and open-source contributions

Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

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

3+ years of experience building and deploying LLM-powered applications

2+ years of experience with AI/Machine Learning (ML) frameworks

2+ years of experience with agentic AI concepts including planning, memory, tool use

2+ years of experience with vector databases, vector search, and chunking strategies

2+ years of experience with GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, or similar model providers

Experience with communication protocols like MCP and A2A

Proficiency in Python, Java, or additional languages

Desired Qualifications:

Strong communication skills to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience successfully leading cross-functional engineering teams

Experience deploying AI models using containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with MLOps practices and tools

Experience in building and deploying AI solutions for Financial Services

Experience with knowledge graphs and semantic technologies

Experience with prompt engineering techniques

Experience with AI safety and ethical considerations

Understanding of cybersecurity concepts in highly regulated environments

Understanding of fine-tuning and customizing large language models

A BS/BA degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related major

Job Expectations:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Locations:

300 S Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28202

2600 S Price Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85286

Posting End Date:

31 Jul 2025

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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 Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.

Req Number: R-471416

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