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[Apply on Wells Fargo’s careers site →](https://wf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WellsFargoJobs/job/CONCORD-CA/Automation-Principal-Engineer_R-574136) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Wells Fargo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/) / Automation Principal Engineer ## Job description ### About this role Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer for Network Automation and Software development. The skills for this position are critical to build and deliver a successful plan and service offering taking the organization to the target state. In this role, you will: - Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence 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 challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking - Translate advanced technology experience, in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions - Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies, and recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise Required Qualifications: 7+ years of Network Engineering / Network Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience. 5+ years of Software Development / Network Automation experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience. 5+ years of technical documentation experience - 5+ years of programming and scripting skills: e.g. Python, Go, Django, Perl, Ansible, Terraform Desired Qualifications: Prior experience in a principal, architect, or senior engineer capacity preferred Relevant certifications (e.g CCIE Automation, JNCIE) preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related area of study Containers (docker, Kubernetes), Helm, Harness, and other package managers or AI driven CICD frameworks. Temporal, Celery and other workflow or runtime execution environments. Demonstrable Software development in Python, Go,.net API experience: Restconf, Netconf, Swagger, API based integration Observability: gRPC, flow data, logging, Grafana, ELK, Prometheus Experience with information security and risk management including policy and standards, information security assessments, security best practices, and mitigation solution design and implementation Strategic planning experience in translating leadership vision into executable strategies and initiatives Financial Services experience Strong leadership skills Job Expectations: No visa sponsorship Hybrid in-office schedule Potential travel 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. $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: 12 Nov 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. 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. c. Please be prepared to provide accurate information and supporting documentation in connection with any lawful employment and education verification conducted by Wells Fargo. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Concord, CA +5 more - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Wells Fargo’s careers site →](https://wf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WellsFargoJobs/job/CONCORD-CA/Automation-Principal-Engineer_R-574136) ## Hiring at Wells Fargo - Open jobs: 1,645 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Wells Fargo jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Wells Fargo ### [Associate Fraud & Claims Operations Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/4b645c815da627a28e15/) Taguig City, Philippines ### [Associate Operations Processor, Lockbox](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/3ddaafb9f913233adeb9/) Taguig City ### [Associate operations Processer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/93a948791742891212f3/) Bengaluru, India ### [Business Banker (LO)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/04d070e6add2cccad45e/) Arden, NC ### [Business Banker (LO)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/4eeab18136eac5d700ef/) Columbia, SC ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Automation Engineer – Computer System Validation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/41bdcf197971fd749c45/) Eli Lilly · Richmond, Virginia, United States of America ### [Principal Automation Engineer – Building Management Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/4fe7cba3eaf6268d9a2d/) Eli Lilly · Richmond, Virginia, United States of America ### [Principal Manufacturing Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nokia/jobs/bb40c6a35dbf04da73d1/) Nokia · United States ### [Principal Building Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/67d1a1b2fa4d3fb273d0/) Oracle · Nashville, TN, United States ### [Associate Principal Engineer - Warehouse Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/960f858d180bf64916f1/) PepsiCo · Plano, Texas [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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