Principal Engineer - Agentic AI Automation Solutions

About this role:

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.
 

Wells Fargo is seeking a visionary and hands-on Principal Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of Agentic AI Automation Solutions in Digital Solutions team from Digital Technology and Innovation organization. This role requires a deep understanding of AI agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, and enterprise-scale automation solutions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and technical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and can operate with minimal oversight.

Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• 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:

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

• 5+ years’ experience GKE expertise

• 5+ years’ experience Infrastructure as code (IaC) implementation using Terraform, Cross plane or any other industry equivalent solutions

• 5+ years’ experience OpenShift Container Platform and/or Google Cloud Platform, and/or Microsoft Azure hands on experience

• 5+ years’ experience Enterprise grade automation solutions design and implementation experience using tools such as Ansible, Harness CD, GitHub Actions, Playwright etc.

• 2+ years of experience AI, Gen AI, Agentic automation solutions design and development

• 2+ years of experience building full stack Agentic AI Automations (from chat experiences to muti-agent systems) using Agentic AI Frameworks like LangGraph, Crew AI, Microsoft AutoGen, LangChain, Chainlit or the likes

• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform: Vertex AI, Agentspace, MCP, A2A exposure

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands on programming and/or scripting experience in one or more of the following: Java, Python, Shell scripting etc.

• Cloud certifications preferred: Generative AI Leader

• Deep understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, vector databases, and orchestration tools

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with limited supervision and high accountability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
   

Job Expectations:

• Work from core locations at least 3 days a week

• Willing to travel as needed for business purposes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Locations:

• 1755 Grant St., Concord, CA

• 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

Pay Range:

For CA locations only: $144,400.00- $300,000.00 USD Annual

Benefits:

• Information about Wells Fargo's US employee benefits

• Information about Wells Fargo's International employee benefits

Posting End Date:

28 June 2025

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

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 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.

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.