Senior Lead AI Research Scientist – Foundation Models & Agentic AI

Senior Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist (AI Research Scientist Lead – Foundation Models & Agentic AI)

Wells Fargo's Model Risk Management (MRM) team is seeking a Senior Lead Quantitative Analytics Specialist (AI Research Scientist Lead – Foundation Models & Agentic AI) to drive advanced AI initiatives. This role will lead the development and evaluation of next-generation Foundation Models, Agentic AI solutions, and Generative AI systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with regulatory expectations. This is a high-impact opportunity to operate at the intersection of AI innovation and model risk oversight, partnering with business, technology, and risk leaders to bring cutting-edge AI capabilities into real-world financial applications that serve millions of customers.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired

Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related computational field, or an MSc with at least 3 years of relevant applied research / research innovation or industry experience building foundational models.
• Solid proven research track record with publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, NAACL, or EMNLP, combined with a demonstrated interest in translating research into real-world applications that impact millions of customers.
• Deep expertise in one or more specialized areas, including but not limited to:
  Foundation Models (GPT
  -4, BERT, LLaMA, Claude), Large Language Models (LLMs), Large Reasoning Models, Multimodal Models, Agentic AI
• Demonstrated ability to apply GenAI / Agentic AI in the full build lifecycle - design, implementation, testing, and iteration - leveraging AI coding copilots (e.g., Git Hub Copilot) and agentic coding workflows to accelerate delivery while maintaining enterprise standards
• Hands-on experience with GPU infrastructure, Transformer architecture, modern AI/ML development frameworks and tools such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, AWS, GCP.
• Strong engineering background with demonstrated ability to contribute to collaborative software engineering projects, including version control, code reviews, and scalable system design.
• Experience with transferring foundation models, LLMs, and agentic AI systems in production

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Willingness to work onsite at stated location on the job posting
• This position is eligible for VISA sponsorship

Job Posting Locations:

• Three Wells Fargo Center, CHARLOTTE, NC
• 600 Wells Fargo, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
• Las Colinas Bldg B, Irving Campus, IRVING, TX
• West Des Moines Campus, 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, WEST DES MOINES, IA
• D Building,114N Beaumont St
  -D Bldg., SAINT LOUIS, MO
• 1150 W Washington, TEMPE, AZ
• 333 Market, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Pay Range

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