Lead Software Engineer

About this role: 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 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: Experience in backend application software development, with ability to quickly adapt to Java, C# and Python code bases. Strong understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering and agentic workflows. Deep knowledge of implementing guardrails and advanced techniques for query enrichment and re-writing Expertise in test or eval driven development including data and error analysis ensuring robust and scalable AI software. Experience architecting and implementing agentic frameworks for autonomous multi-step reasoning and planning Solid grasp of parsing, chunking, indexing and re-ranking of multiple file formats Experience with Generative AI Operations, and enterprise-scale AI adoption strategies. Familiarity with enterprise-scale software systems and their integration within large organizations. Experience in enterprise AI model lifecycle management, AI compliance, and risk mitigation strategies. Strong understanding of human centered AI design for workplace applications. Proven ability to work across multiple teams and functions to drive alignment and execution. Demonstrated success in designing usability and delivering seamless user experience. Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. 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. Posting End Date: 4 Jun 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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. 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 & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 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. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at: wellsfargo.com wellsfargojobs.com For questions on how to search and apply, visit frequently asked questions.