Wells Fargo is hiring a Principal Engineer to join its Cybersecurity team, where you will advise leadership on developing advanced security solutions for complex business needs across multiple groups. Your role involves leading the resolution of intricate challenges through innovative strategies that require deep analytical skills and creativity, translating strategic objectives into technical engineering solutions while maintaining knowledge of industry best practices. You will leverage extensive experience in AI-powered tools, cloud architectures like Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and internal platforms such as Tachyon, operating at both technical depth and executive levels to drive significant business outcomes. Ideal candidates have a background in financial services, particularly Business Banking, and can mentor senior engineers while navigating large enterprise environments effectively.
Skills
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Tachyon
AI
LLM-based automation
Agile software delivery
Cloud infrastructure
Containerization
IaaS
Generative AI
Agentic AI
CI/CD
Python
Java
Kubernetes
Docker
PostgreSQL
Redis
MongoDB
GitLab
Jenkins
What you'll do
Lead the development of advanced technological solutions for complex business needs across multiple groups.
Translate organizational objectives into innovative engineering solutions using industry best practices.
Provide expert guidance to leadership on implementing significant business solutions with a focus on innovation.
Maintain expertise in cloud architectures, AI-powered tools, and agentic workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
What we're looking for
7+ years of senior engineering experience in architecture and delivery of large-scale platforms
4+ years developing or deploying AI-powered tools, understanding AI risks and observability needs
3+ years hands-on experience with multiple cloud architectures including Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, AWS
Proven strategic thinking and technical judgment in fast-paced enterprise environments
Demonstrated ability to mentor senior engineers and raise the technical bar of the organization
Strong organizational skills and customer-centric approach for aligning technology with business outcomes
Market check
Salary context
This
$191,000–$305,000
range sits above
87%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$129,800–$223,400
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$223,375
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is one of the largest banks in the United States, providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services nationwide. Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Wells Fargo currently has
26 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$159,000–$305,000
across 16 roles with salary data.