Cybersecurity - Software Engineering Senior Manager

**About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking a dynamic and technically strong Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead a global team of software engineers supporting our Cyber Defense, Cloud Security, and Third-Party Cyber Risk domains. This leader will partner closely with domain Senior Executives and Product teams to shape technical strategy, drive engineering excellence, and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, exceptional people leadership, and strong communication skills to elevate our cybersecurity engineering capabilities. **In this role, you will:** + Manage, coach, and develop a team or teams of experienced engineers and engineering managers in roles with moderate complexity and risk, responsible for building high quality capabilities with modern technology + Ensure adherence to the Banking Platform Architecture, and meeting non-functional requirements with each release + Partner with, engage and influence architects and experienced engineers to incorporate Wells Fargo Technology technical strategies, while understanding next generation domain architecture and enable application migration paths to target architecture, for example cloud readiness, application modernization, data strategy + Function as the technical representative for the product during cross-team collaborative efforts and planning + Identify and recommend opportunities for driving escalated resolution of technology roadblocks including code, build and deployment while also managing overall software development cycle and security standards + Determine appropriate strategy and actions to act as an escalation partner for scrum masters and the teams to meet moderate to high-risk deliverables and help remove impediments, obstacles, and friction while encouraging constant learning, experimentation, and continual improvement + Build engineering skills side-by-side in the codebase, conduct peer reviews to evaluate quality and solution alignment to technical direction, and guide design, as needed + Interpret, develop and ensure security, stability, and scalability within functions of technology with moderate complexity, as well as identify, manage and mitigate technology and enterprise risk + Collaborate with, partner with and influence Product Managers/Product Owners to drive user satisfaction, influence technology requirements and priorities in the product roadmap, promote innovative and intelligent solutions, generate corporate value and articulate technical strategy while being a solid advocate of agile and DevOps practices + Interact directly with third party vendors and technology service providers + Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in technology engineering + Hire, build and guide a culture of talent development to have the skills required to effectively design and deliver innovative solutions for product areas and products to meet business objectives and strategy, as well as conduct performance management for engineers and managers **Required Qualifications:** + 6+ 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 management or leadership experience **Desired Qualifications:** + Strong hands-on experience with Java and .NET technologies. + Expertise in workflow implementation and enterprise integration patterns. + Experience conducting buy vs. build analysis and driving platform decisions. + Proven track record of implementing Elastic Stack (ELK) or similar observability solutions. + Deep understanding of public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS) and cloud-native architectures. + Strong grasp of Agile principles, engineering metrics, and iterative delivery. + Product-oriented mindset with experience in building scalable, customer-centric solutions. + Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC). + Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. + Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, CISSP) are a plus. + Proven success managing large, distributed engineering teams. + Strong technical depth in cybersecurity, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and enterprise software development. + Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a product-driven environment. + Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and articulate engineering value. + Demonstrated ability to lead through change and drive strategic outcomes. **Job Expectations:** + This position offers a hybrid work schedule + This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship + May be up to 10% travel **Salary Ranges:** + $159,000 - $254,000 - Charlotte, NC + $159,000 - $254,000 - Chandler, AZ + $175,000 - $279,000 - Philadelphia, PA + $191,000 - $305,000 - Iselin, NJ **Pay Range** Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. $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:** 1 Dec 2025 ***** **_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. **Req Number:** R-503552