Executive Director, AI Architect, Strategist

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Fargo is seeking a seasoned AI Architecture Leader to define and evolve architectural frameworks for AI systems, working across business, product, data, technology, risk, and compliance teams.

You will build prototypes, influence roadmaps, translate complex concepts for executives, and ensure scalable, secure AI that aligns with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Artificial Intelligence Solutions experience or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in AI, software architecture, machine learning, data platforms, or related technology disciplines
• Expertise in agentic AI, AI architecture, governance, and knowledge systems

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve architectural frameworks, reference patterns, and standards for AI and agentic systems
• Develop and communicate thought leadership, position papers, and strategic recommendations shaping enterprise AI direction
• Build working prototypes and reference implementations to validate emerging technologies and architectural approaches
• Evaluate industry trends, technologies, and market developments to identify strategic opportunities
• Partner with business, product, data, technology, risk, compliance, and innovation teams on AI solution design and implementation
• Establish best practices for scalability, reliability, governance, observability, security, and operational excellence
• Advise stakeholders on architecture decisions, platform strategy, build-versus-buy considerations, and technology roadmaps
• Translate complex technical concepts into recommendations for senior business and technology leaders
• Influence large-scale initiatives through expertise and thought leadership rather than formal authority
• Help ensure responsible and effective implementation of AI capabilities aligned with organizational requirements

Skills

AI Architecture

Machine Learning

Data Architecture

Prototyping

Framework Development

Architectural Guidance

AI Governance

Knowledge Systems

Agentic AI

Capital Markets Technology

Job description

• Define and evolve architectural frameworks, reference patterns, and standards for AI and agentic systems
• Develop and communicate thought leadership, position papers, and strategic recommendations shaping enterprise AI direction
• Build working prototypes and reference implementations to validate emerging technologies and architectural approaches
• Evaluate industry trends, technologies, and market developments to identify strategic opportunities
• Partner with business, product, data, technology, risk, compliance, and innovation teams on AI solution design and implementation
• Establish best practices for scalability, reliability, governance, observability, security, and operational excellence
• Advise stakeholders on architecture decisions, platform strategy, build-versus-buy considerations, and technology roadmaps
• Translate complex technical concepts into recommendations for senior business and technology leaders
• Influence large-scale initiatives through expertise and thought leadership rather than formal authority
• Help ensure responsible and effective implementation of AI capabilities aligned with organizational requirements

Requirements

• 7+ years of Artificial Intelligence Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education
• 7+ years of experience in AI, software architecture, machine learning, data platforms, or related technology disciplines
• Recognized expertise in areas such as agentic AI, AI architecture, AI governance, retrieval and knowledge systems, AI platforms, data architecture, or capital markets technology
• Ability to define technical strategy and influence enterprise-level architecture decisions
• Strong hands-on technical capabilities, including building prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and reference implementations
• Experience developing frameworks, standards, patterns, or architectural guidance adopted and scaled by others
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments is preferred
• Ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups without direct management authority
• Must be able to work from an eligible Wells Fargo office under the hybrid schedule
• Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Compliance policies may apply to outside activities and personal investing

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Artificial Intelligence Solutions, AI Architecture, and Machine Learning, with a strong focus on developing frameworks and standards for scalable and reliable AI systems. Proven ability to influence enterprise-level architecture decisions and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Artificial Intelligence Solutions Experience
• AI Architecture Expertise
• Machine Learning Prototyping
• Technical Strategy Definition
• Exceptional Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• AI Architecture
• Machine Learning
• Data Architecture
• Prototyping
• Framework Development
• Architectural Guidance
• AI Governance
• Knowledge Systems
• Agentic AI
• Capital Markets Technology

Soft Skills

• Influencing Stakeholders
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

Industry Keywords

• Enterprise AI
• Scalability
• Reliability
• Governance
• Observability
• Security
• Operational Excellence
• Regulated Environments
• Technology Roadmaps
• Build-Versus-Buy Considerations