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The Role
Leads the design, development, and deployment of enterprise AI platforms and generative AI solutions. Architects Python applications, APIs, microservices, data pipelines, knowledge retrieval systems, and cloud-native services. Builds production-grade LLM applications using RAG, agentic AI, LangChain, LangGraph, vector databases, and knowledge graphs. Establishes AI engineering and LLMOps standards, ensures secure and reliable production deployment, collaborates with senior stakeholders, and mentors engineering teams.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead AI Engineer.
In this role, you will:
23 Sep 2026
*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 .
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.
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead AI Engineer.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale AI platforms and GenAI solutions, leveraging LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, and knowledge retrieval architectures.
- Architect and deliver scalable Python-based applications, APIs, microservices, and data engineering pipelines using cloud-native and distributed processing technologies.
- Establish engineering standards, best practices, and AI/LLMOps frameworks to ensure secure, reliable, and production-ready AI solutions across the organization.
- Collaborate with senior technology leaders, data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation at scale.
- Mentor engineering teams and lead strategic technology initiatives, accelerating adoption of emerging AI technologies while delivering measurable business value.
- 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
- Strong software engineering background with 8+ years of experience developing and delivering enterprise-scale applications, platforms, and distributed systems, with expert proficiency in Python, object-oriented design, design patterns, asynchronous programming, API development, automation, performance tuning, and debugging.
- Extensive experience in data engineering and large-scale data processing, including the design and implementation of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, data ingestion frameworks, orchestration solutions, and transformation processes using technologies such as Spark, Pandas, Databricks, and other distributed computing platforms.
- Proven hands-on experience building production-grade Generative AI solutions, with at least 3+ years focused on LLM-based applications, utilizing GPT and enterprise LLMs, LangChain, LangGraph, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI, multi-agent systems, prompt engineering, embeddings, and semantic retrieval techniques.
- Demonstrated success designing and deploying enterprise AI applications, including AI assistants, copilots, intelligent chatbots, knowledge retrieval platforms, document intelligence systems, and AI-driven automation solutions that deliver measurable business value.
- Deep understanding of knowledge management and search architectures, including vector databases and retrieval technologies such as Pinecone, OpenSearch, FAISS, ChromaDB, Neo4j knowledge graphs, semantic search, NLP, and information retrieval frameworks.
- Strong experience building REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications with scalable, secure architectures leveraging cloud platforms such as GCP and associated AI/ML services.
- Solid expertise in database technologies, including SQL, NoSQL, graph databases, data modeling, and enterprise data architecture principles.
- Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, code reviews, observability, security, Agile methodologies, AI/LLMOps, and production deployment frameworks.
- Demonstrate deep expertise in Python development, building scalable, high-performance applications, automation frameworks, APIs, and enterprise-grade solutions using modern software engineering principles.
- Design and implement robust data engineering and ETL pipelines leveraging Databricks, Spark, and distributed processing frameworks to ingest, transform, enrich, and manage large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
- Architect and deliver Generative AI solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, LangChain, LangGraph, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks to solve complex business challenges and enhance developer productivity.
- Develop and optimize knowledge retrieval platforms through semantic search, vector databases (Pinecone, OpenSearch, FAISS), Neo4j knowledge graphs, embeddings, and advanced information retrieval techniques.
- Build secure, scalable, and cloud-native enterprise AI applications including copilots, intelligent assistants, automation platforms, and document intelligence solutions using microservices, APIs, AI/LLMOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployment frameworks.
23 Sep 2026
*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 .
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent experience, training, military experience, or education.
- Strong software engineering experience developing enterprise-scale applications, platforms, and distributed systems.
- 8+ years of experience developing and delivering enterprise-scale applications, platforms, and distributed systems.
- Expert proficiency in Python, object-oriented design, design patterns, asynchronous programming, API development, automation, performance tuning, and debugging.
- Experience designing and implementing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, data ingestion frameworks, orchestration solutions, and transformation processes.
- Experience with Spark, Pandas, Databricks, and distributed computing platforms.
- At least 3+ years of experience building production-grade LLM-based applications and generative AI solutions.
- Experience with GPT and enterprise LLMs, LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, agentic AI, multi-agent systems, prompt engineering, embeddings, and semantic retrieval.
- Experience designing and deploying enterprise AI applications such as assistants, copilots, intelligent chatbots, knowledge retrieval platforms, document intelligence systems, and AI automation solutions.
- Knowledge of vector databases and retrieval technologies including Pinecone, OpenSearch, FAISS, ChromaDB, and Neo4j knowledge graphs.
- Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications using GCP and associated AI/ML services.
- Expertise with SQL, NoSQL, graph databases, data modeling, and enterprise data architecture.
- Understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, code reviews, observability, security, Agile methodologies, AI/LLMOps, and production deployment frameworks.
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
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Retirement Support — A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.
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The Company
What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it — Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
Why Work With Us
We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations, work-life balance, and mental and physical health. Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.”
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
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