Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer
In this role, you will:
- Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
- Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
- Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
- Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
- Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
- Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
- Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor
- 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Experience designing and implementing Agentic AI platforms, RAG solutions, orchestration frameworks, and multi-agent systems.
- Experience with multi-model LLM strategies, including Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, and proprietary enterprise models.
- Understanding of AI model governance, explainability, validation, security, and risk management in regulated environments.
- Experience with event-driven architecture, Kafka, streaming platforms, and asynchronous integration patterns.
- Experience with cloud-native platforms and modern application deployment architectures.
- Experience using or integrating AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Devin, Cursor, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of observability tools, production monitoring, resiliency engineering, and platform reliability.
- Experience in the Mortgage domain, including origination, underwriting, servicing, document processing, or default management.
- Knowledge of workflow automation, intelligent document processing, decision engines, and AI-driven business process optimization.
- Prior experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and contributing to enterprise architecture initiatives.
- Serve as the technical authority for assigned products and platforms.
- Drive engineering excellence through architecture governance, code quality standards, and operational best practices.
- Mentor senior and junior engineers while building high-performing technical teams.
- Influence strategic technology decisions and help define the organization's AI engineering vision.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
16 Jul 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
- Designing and implementing Agentic AI platforms, RAG solutions, orchestration frameworks, and multi-agent systems
- Experience with multi-model LLM strategies (Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, enterprise models)
- Understanding of AI model governance, explainability, validation, security, and risk management in regulated environments
- Experience with event-driven architecture, Kafka, streaming platforms, and asynchronous integration patterns
- Experience with cloud-native platforms and modern application deployment architectures
- Experience using or integrating AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Devin, Cursor)
- Strong understanding of observability tools, production monitoring, resiliency engineering, and platform reliability
- Experience in the Mortgage domain (origination, underwriting, servicing, document processing, default management)
- Knowledge of workflow automation, intelligent document processing, and decision engines
- Prior experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and contributing to enterprise architecture initiatives
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day 1 with medical, dental, and vision, and includes mental health, prescription drugs, and preventive care often covered at 100% in-network. Well-being resources such as 24-hour clinical support and an Employee Assistance Program add to the breadth.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides up to 16 weeks for a primary caregiver (4 weeks for non-primary) alongside fertility benefits and up to a $35,000 lifetime reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and donor expenses. Backup child and adult care further supports family needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible pay. An employee stock purchase plan adds another avenue for long-term savings.
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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.
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