Principal Engineer - Secure by Design; Data Security Solution Architect

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer within our Cybersecurity organization. This individual will serve as a Data Product Security Solution Architect for our Secure by Design team. This is a senior technical expert responsible for ensuring security is fundamentally integrated into the design and architecture of Wells Fargo's technology products and platforms. Operating across the full lifecycle, this role requires a blend of deep domain expertise and broad, adaptable knowledge to provide real-time, context-aware security guidance. You will act as a key partner to product owners, solution architects, and engineers to build secure, resilient, and innovative solutions.
In this role, you will:

• Embed directly with product and platform teams to provide continuous security guidance from ideation and business case formation through to deployment and sunset.
• Design and champion secure-by-design integrations for a wide array of technologies, including Zero Trust Implementations, Cloud-Native, Ephemeral and Containerized Microservices, AI/ML, Edge Computing and IoT, Quantum, Trusted Compute, Distributed Ledger, and Unified Data Analytics.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in multiple security domains such as application security, cryptography, identity and access management, network security, and AI security.
• Translate complex business and technical requirements into actionable security controls and solutions.
• Proactively identify and mitigate security risks early in the development lifecycle to prevent costly rework and reduce the corporate attack surface.
• Contribute to the creation of reusable, secure-by-default frameworks and self-service tools to empower engineering teams.

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:

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security architecture or product security.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following domains: application security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), data security, cryptography, network security, or AI/ML security.
• Proven ability to operate in agile, fast-paced environments and engage effectively across a wide variety of technology stacks and business domains.
• Strong understanding of secure development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, DevSecOps principles, and threat modeling.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CSSLP, GCSA) are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work on-site in one of the listed locations. This is a hybrid work environment with no option for fully remote work.
• This position is not available for visa sponsorship.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

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
Benefits
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

Posting End Date:
23 Jan 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.
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