Wells Fargo

Forward Deployed Principal AI Engineer - CB AI/ML

Wells Fargo Chandler, AZ, US
Full-time $159k - $254k Posted about 2 months ago

Role overview

Wells Fargo is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence solutions. This role sits at the intersection of advanced AI platforms, enterprise technology, and business problem-solving. The engineer will work closely with business partners, product teams, and engineering organizations to translate complex and often ambiguous requirements into secure, scalable, and production-ready AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

This is a hands-on, customer-embedded engineering role that requires strong technical depth, a product-oriented mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a regulated enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

  • check_circle Design, prototype, and deliver AI-driven workflows, agents, copilots, and automations using large language models (LLMs) and enterprise AI services.
  • check_circle Integrate AI capabilities with enterprise platforms and systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Salesforce, data platforms, internal services) using secure APIs and orchestration patterns.
  • check_circle Rapidly iterate on prototypes and transition them into production-ready solutions that meet enterprise standards for reliability, scalability, and supportability.
  • check_circle Act as a technical bridge between business, product, data, security, and engineering teams to ensure solutions are usable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
  • check_circle Lead solution architecture and design activities, including:
  • check_circle Own solutions across the full lifecycle—from concept and proof of value through production deployment and continuous improvement.
  • check_circle Apply and promote best practices for responsible AI, including model risk management, data protection, and compliance with enterprise and regulatory requirements.
  • check_circle Contribute to the development of reusable patterns, standards, and guidance to support scalable AI adoption across the enterprise.

Basic qualifications

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including designing and delivering production-grade systems.
  • 7 + experience with API design, integration, and distributed systems in an enterprise environment.
  • 2+ Years of Hands-on experience building and integrating AI or ML-powered applications, including experience with large language models (LLMs).
  • 2+ Years of experience in Python programming language.

Preferred qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into well-architected technical solutions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working with AI platforms and services such as Google Gemini, Anthropic, OpenAI, or similar technologies.
  • Experience integrating AI solutions with internal enterprise systems or SAAS platforms such as ServiceNow, Salesforce.
  • Familiarity with enterprise security, privacy, governance, and risk management practices, particularly in regulated industries.
  • Experience delivering solutions in large, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders.
  • A product-minded approach with a focus on user experience, business value, and operational impact.

Benefits

  • check_circle Health benefits
  • check_circle 401(k) Plan
  • check_circle Paid time off
  • check_circle Disability benefits
  • check_circle Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • check_circle Parental leave
  • check_circle Critical caregiving leave
  • check_circle Discounts and savings
  • check_circle Commuter benefits
  • check_circle Tuition reimbursement
  • check_circle Scholarships for dependent children
  • check_circle Adoption reimbursement

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About Wells Fargo

About this role: The Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo. The CIB Innovation team, aligned within the CIB Chief Operating Office, is seeking a Lending Ba...

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