Senior Lead AI Research Scientist – Foundation Models, Agentic AI

Wells Fargo

Lead quantitative analytics projects focusing on AI and Machine Learning at Wells Fargo. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to drive innovation in AI technologies.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeCharlotte • Arizona, California, Iowa, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end research projects in Agentic AI / AI / Generative AI / Machine Learning from ideation, research, experimentation, implementation, evaluation, transfer and documentation.
Contribute and lead building the next generation of foundation models and agentic AI systems trained / operating on large volumes of heterogeneous data - both structured and unstructured - that enhance Wells Fargo's products, services, and operations.
Lead the deployment of foundation models, LLMs, and agentic AI systems into production, with a strong understanding of deployment trade-offs.
Drive the exploration, application, and rigorous evaluation of emerging AI technologies that solve real-world challenges.
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists, applied engineers, and domain experts.
Translate research insights into impactful business solutions, open-source contributions, patents, and publications.
Publish in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals and represent Wells Fargo in the broader AI research community.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Quantitative Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science

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

Agentic AIGenerative AIMachine Learningfoundation modelslarge language models (LLMs)data analysisquantitative analyticsdeployment trade-offsresearch methodologyevaluation techniques

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinginterdisciplinary teamworkinnovationcritical thinkingadaptabilitytranslating insightsimpactful solution development