Principal Engineer - Quantum Security

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer for our Quantum Security Team. This role will be a part of our Cybersecurity organization.

In this role, you will:

• Production Pilots (Design & Execution)
  Partner with internal teams and Application teams to design, plan, execute, and assess production quantum security pilots across all layers of the technology stack.
• Infrastructure Scaling
  Coordinate with multiple teams (network, cryptography, optical, and adjacent domains) to scale successful quantum security infrastructure pilots globally, including solutions spanning PKI, symmetric cryptography (AES), MACsec, IPsec, and related controls.
• Enterprise Application Rollout
  Drive enterprise‑wide rollout of proven quantum security application‑layer solutions in partnership with CIOs and application teams across all lines of business for critical enterprise applications.
• R&D and Proof‑of‑Concept Support
  Provide sustained technical leadership during R&D and PoC phases, including solution design, experimental implementation, testing, and invention across multiple technology layers.
• Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence security solutions for 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 security challenges requiring in-depth research and evaluation across multiple areas of the enterprise, delivering quantum security 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 security and data protection solutions
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance security operations and posture 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
• Demonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)
• Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutions
• Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
• Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
• Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

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:

• Integration of quantum‑resistant technologies into production infrastructure and cybersecurity processes
• Designing and scaling emerging technologies at enterprise scale
• Enterprise risk assessment and cyber defense workflows
• Architecting systems that are accurate, explainable, and auditable
• Deep, hands‑on cryptographic engineering experience, including:
  • Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
  • Public‑key and symmetric cryptography
  • Out‑of‑band and non‑traditional cryptographic architectures
  • Quantum‑enabled security techniques (e.g., QKD and related mechanisms)

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work on-site in one of the listed locations in a hybrid work environment
• We will not provide visa sponsorship for this opportunity

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

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:

*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.

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.