Principal Engineer

Wells Fargo

Closes in 2 days

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Charlotte, NCIrving, TXIselin, NJ
Salary
$159,000–$305,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jun 20, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $198k
This role $232k
$127k most similar roles pay here $324k

This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$232,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $232k versus about $198k 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 91 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $159,000–$254,000 across 49 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Engineer

Wells Fargo is hiring a Principal Engineer to join its Enterprise Function Technology team, where the candidate will architect and design large-scale solutions, present technology strategies to C-level executives, and deliver cloud-native systems. The role involves developing AI-powered tools, chatbots, and LLM-based automation while ensuring observability and addressing stakeholder concerns. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in financial services and a strong background in delivering complex technical projects under pressure. They should be proficient in cloud technologies and possess robust analytical skills to tackle intricate problems. This position requires expertise in leading the development of scalable solutions within a high-pressure environment, contributing significantly to Wells Fargo’s technological advancement in the financial sector.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and delivery of large-scale technology solutions for enterprise functions.
  • Present complex technology strategies to C-level executives and other high-profile audiences.
  • Develop cloud-native solutions that align with business needs and industry standards.
  • Oversee the implementation of AI-powered tools, ensuring observability and addressing risks.
  • Solve intricate technical challenges related to cloud architecture and AI deployments.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in architecting, designing, and delivering large-scale solutions.
  • 4+ years of presenting technology strategies to C-level executives and large audiences.
  • 5+ years of expertise in developing cloud-ready and cloud-native solutions.
  • Strong analytical skills for solving complex technical problems.
  • Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred.

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