Principal Engineer, AI Middleware

Wells Fargo

. 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 .

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeIselin • New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Lead the design and evolution of enterprise middleware/messaging platforms
Apply AI and automation to improve platform reliability, scalability, and efficiency
Set engineering standards and guide architectural best practices
Partner with cross‑functional teams to align solutions with business and technology goals
Mentor senior engineers and drive continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Extensive experience designing and supporting enterprise middleware or integration platforms
Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence architecture decisions
Experience applying AI, automation, or advanced analytics to improve system performance or reliability
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience mentoring senior engineers

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringenterprise middlewareintegration platformsAIautomationadvanced analyticssystem performancearchitecture decisionstechnical initiativesdesign

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationmentoringleadershipstrategic thinkingcreativityinnovationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvinginfluence