Principal AI Architect, Enterprise Functions Technology

Wells Fargo

Closes in 6 days

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Work type
On-site
Location
Charlotte, NCIselin, NJ
Salary
$159,000–$305,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jul 8, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 65 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal AI Architect, Enterprise Functions Technology

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Wells Fargo is hiring a Principal AI Architect to lead the design, security, and governance of AI capabilities across its SaaS platforms within Enterprise Functions Technology. This role involves setting architecture direction for integrating AI into various SaaS products while ensuring compliance with security policies and risk controls. The architect will create standards and guardrails that enable teams to adopt AI safely and efficiently, evaluate third-party AI integrations, and advise on complex AI challenges. Key responsibilities include guiding the selection of architectural frameworks, staying updated on emerging technologies, and influencing internal roadmaps. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in architecture and software engineering, particularly with SaaS and AI/ML technologies, along with a deep understanding of modern cybersecurity practices and AI governance frameworks.

Skills

AI ML SaaS NIST AI Risk Management Framework ISO/IEC 42001 OWASP Top 10 for LLMs Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Python PostgreSQL AWS Azure GCP Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Set architecture direction for AI capabilities across EFT's SaaS platforms.
  • Create patterns, principles, and guardrails for safe adoption of AI in SaaS products.
  • Evaluate and guide the secure integration of third-party AI features in SaaS products.
  • Provide AI-architecture coverage and advice to product and engineering teams beyond SaaS.
  • Advise senior leaders on complex AI and SaaS challenges, delivering scalable solutions.
  • Ensure AI-enabled SaaS solutions comply with Wells Fargo's security policies and governance.
  • Stay current on emerging AI technologies and trends, recommending innovations for efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of architecture experience or equivalent demonstrated through various means
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience in relevant fields
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with SaaS products as an architect, engineer, or both
  • 3+ years of experience working with AI or machine learning technologies
  • Deep understanding of modern AI architecture patterns and associated risks
  • Familiarity with AI governance, risk, and security frameworks such as NIST and ISO/IEC standards
  • Excellent communication skills to translate complex concepts into business-friendly language

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