About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer

In this role, you will:

Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions
Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

7+ years of overall engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of work experience, advanced training, military service, or education, demonstrating strong technical depth and leadership capability.
Proven hands-on experience across multiple programming languages, including Java, C#.NET, and Python, with the ability to select and apply the right technology for complex enterprise solutions.
Extensive experience in designing, building, and scaling enterprise-grade applications, ensuring robustness, maintainability, and performance.
Strong experience working with OTC trading systems, including trade lifecycle processing, pricing, and/or real-time risk management platforms.
Deep understanding of: Event-driven architectures, Distributed systems design, Distributed caching strategies and performance tuning
Low-latency, high-throughput system design
Expertise in designing highly available (24x6 or better) systems with built-in fault tolerance, redundancy, and disaster recovery mechanisms.
Demonstrated ability to optimize systems for low latency and high performance, particularly in time-sensitive trading environments.
Experience working closely with trading desks/front-office users, translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions, and driving measurable impact.

Job Expectations:

Ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously in fast-paced environments
Strong track record of navigating ambiguity, making informed decisions, and guiding teams toward effective solutions
Proven ability to mentor teams, enforce engineering best practices, and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business goals.

Posting End Date:

1 Jun 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.