Software Engineering Senior Manager: Research & Innovation Engineering

Software Engineering Senior Manager

Wells Fargo is seeking a Software Engineering Senior Manager who covers jobs responsible for the design, development, testing, documentation, and analysis of general modules or features of new or upgraded software systems and products. Focusing on Research & Innovation Engineering.

In this role, you will:

• Manage, coach, and develop a team or teams of experienced engineers and engineering managers in roles with moderate complexity and risk, responsible for building high quality capabilities with modern technology
• Ensure adherence to the Banking Platform Architecture, and meeting non-functional requirements with each release
• Partner with, engage and influence architects and experienced engineers to incorporate Wells Fargo Technology technical strategies, while understanding next generation domain architecture and enable application migration paths to target architecture, for example cloud readiness, application modernization, data strategy
• Function as the technical representative for the product during cross-team collaborative efforts and planning
• Identify and recommend opportunities for driving escalated resolution of technology roadblocks including code, build and deployment while also managing overall software development cycle and security standards
• Determine appropriate strategy and actions to act as an escalation partner for scrum masters and the teams to meet moderate to high risk deliverables and help remove impediments, obstacles, and friction while encouraging constant learning, experimentation, and continual improvement
• Build engineering skills side-by-side in the codebase, conduct peer reviews to evaluate quality and solution alignment to technical direction, and guide design, as needed
• Interpret, develop and ensure security, stability, and scalability within functions of technology with moderate complexity, as well as identify, manage and mitigate technology and enterprise risk
• Collaborate with, partner with and influence Product Managers/Product Owners to drive user satisfaction, influence technology requirements and priorities in the product roadmap, promote innovative and intelligent solutions, generate corporate value and articulate technical strategy while being a solid advocate of agile and DevOps practices
• Interact directly with third party vendors and technology service providers
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in technology engineering
• Hire, build and guide a culture of talent development to have the skills required to effectively design and deliver innovative solutions for product areas and products to meet business objectives and strategy, as well as conduct performance management for engineers and managers

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience
• 3 + years of experience driving technology innovation and applied research
• 3+ years implementing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning across high-value use cases
• 3+ years expertise in scaling collaborative innovation through hackathons
• 3+ years leading development of proprietary algorithms and patentable technologies
• 3+ years leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions

Desired Qualifications:

• Technology Innovation & Commercial Impact: Driving technology innovation and applied research, delivering engineered solutions and strategic partnerships that generate shared go-to-market opportunities, revenue streams, IP assets, patents, and Commercial & Investment Banking growth
• AI/ML in Financial Services: Implementing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning across high-value use cases in Financial Services and Banking, enabling operational efficiencies, proactive decisioning, and automated actions
• Accelerated Innovation & Thought Leadership: Proven expertise in scaling collaborative innovation through hackathons, industry thought leadership, and a standardized, accelerated approach to bring differentiated solutions to market with speed and scale
• Intellectual Property & Funding: Led development of proprietary algorithms and patentable technologies, strengthening the organization's IP portfolio and competitive edge in Commercial and Investment Banking; Secured internal and external funding for innovation initiatives, including grants, venture capital, and executive sponsorship for high-impact R&D programs
• Engineering Leadership: Leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions, integrating emerging technologies with legacy systems to unlock new revenue channels and drive operational transformation

Job Expectations:

• Telecommuting is not an option for this position
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Range:

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$159,000.00 - $305,000.00

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

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.