Lead AI Engineer

Wells Fargo

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Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $159,000–$305,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Dec 2, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k

This role $232k

$107k most similar roles pay here $326k

This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$219,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $232k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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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 32 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,000–$224,000 across 16 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead AI Engineer

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Lead AI Engineer joins the Commercial and Corporate & Investment Banking Technology team to drive modernization efforts across a portfolio of applications and systems. This role focuses on transitioning infrastructure to the cloud while integrating generative AI SDLC and modern software engineering practices. You will advise, design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance cloud solutions while collaborating with infrastructure, development, operations, and security teams. Key responsibilities include leading complex technology initiatives, establishing companywide standards for large-scale systems, and mentoring colleagues on best practices. The role requires expertise in Java, Python, and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud. Additionally, you will utilize automation tools like GitHub Copilot, Devin, Cursor, or Claude Code to solve complex technical problems within the banking technology domain while ensuring solutions meet strategic business objectives.

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