Lead Software Engineer (Physicist / Engineer)

Wells Fargo•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Physicist / Engineer) for its Cybersecurity and Data Science Team. This team is a thought leader in the exploration and adoption of post-quantum cryptography and emerging technologies within the Enterprise and the financial industry. The role focuses on identifying, exploring, and delivering enabling emerging cybersecurity technologies, discovering and evaluating new intellectual property, and providing consultancy and collaboration across the enterprise. This is achieved through extensive research and development, engagement with academic and industry entities, and collaboration with subject matter experts to implement revolutionary cybersecurity products and services supporting Wells Fargo’s strategic goals. The team monitors technical areas, connects technologies, and designs future solutions years ahead.

Requirements

5+ 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 Quantum Security/Post-Quantum Cryptograph – QKD, quantum-resistant algorithms, QRNG, fraud detection, advanced authentication models and systems, data visualizations in an academic or work environment

Nice To Haves

Prefer master’s degree or Doctoral / Post-Doctoral in a STEM field - preference for Physics, Mathematics – or bachelor’s degree in the same fields
Preference for a background in Quantum Information Systems, quantum key distribution / advanced communications technologies.
Experience in performing experimentation in physics labs.
Strong knowledge and skills in math – preference for number theory, linear algebra, probability, abstract algebra, Fourier transformations, etc.
Familiarity with optical communication
Familiarity with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations and quantitative analytics.
Blockchain/DLT – constructs & use cases.
Knowledge Graph Technology – graph databases, AI/ML, NLP.
Strong creative and ideation abilities with a desire to think “out-of-the-box”.
Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical problems.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure.
Ability to learn from, and interact with, a diverse set of team members in a fast paced, fun, and dynamic environment.
A desire to learn and grow your portfolio of various businesses and technologies.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for ensuring the continued security posture of Wells Fargo from developing threats, such as quantum computing.
Participate in leading research, analysis, design, testing, and implementation of next-generation network security technologies, such as Quantum Random Number Generation and Quantum Key Distribution.
Combine a creative spirit for designing new technologies and security architectures with a strong quantitative background to take the idea through the development pipeline, to building and implementing these solutions in a lab environment.
Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor