Principal Engineer - Blockchain at Wells Fargo

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Go, Cosmos SDK, CometBFT Consensus, ABCI/ABCI++, IBC Protocol, RUST, Distributed Systems, Blockchain, Cloud Adoption, GCP, Token-Factory, Code Reviews, Testing, Architecture, State Machine, L1 Blockchain

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer to join Strategic Services & Advanced Technology team within Digital Technology and Innovation group. This role will have foundational ownership over the core state machine, working at the lowest levels of the stack to design, build, and maintain the modules that define our L1 Blockchain network at Wells Fargo. This is a rare opportunity to solve hard technical problems in distributed systems and blockchain research and to build open-source infrastructure that will secure significant value. 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, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership Required Qualifications: 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend or distributed systems. Expert-level proficiency in Go. Demonstrable, hands-on experience developing and maintaining custom modules for the Cosmos SDK. Solid understanding of CometBFT consensus and the Application Blockchain Interface (ABCI/ABCI++). Experience in launching or contributing to a Cosmos-based blockchain network. Deeply committed to writing clear, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code. Strong experience in cloud adoption of Blockchain applications including GCP (target platforms) or similar Blockchain frameworks Good proficiency in RUST – Ability to understand, dissect and build services Build, Develop, Implement, and maintain core blockchain modules in Go using the Cosmos SDK, including a sophisticated, role-based token-factory for native asset issuance. Design and implement custom logic within the ABCI++ interface (Prepare-Proposal/Process-Proposal) to enable advanced features and optimizations. Configure, launch, and maintain our blockchain network, including genesis configuration, validator setup, and consensus parameter tuning. Implement and manage cross-chain functionality using the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. Write exhaustive Unit, Integration, and End-to-End tests to guarantee the security, correctness, and performance of the core protocol. Participate in architectural discussions, conduct rigorous code reviews, and contribute to our high standards for technical documentation. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in our development, test, and production environments. Job Expectations: Experience in development of enterprise scale banking applications will be a plus. Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships. Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology governance risk and compliance processes such as policies, control standards, risk management concepts, or information security. Posting End Date: 27 Mar 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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. 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. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellsfargo For questions on how to search and apply, visit our frequently asked questions.

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Responsibilities

This Principal Engineer will take foundational ownership of the core state machine, designing, building, and maintaining modules for the L1 Blockchain network at Wells Fargo. Responsibilities include leading strategy for complex challenges, translating business needs into technical solutions, and advising leadership on innovative technology implementation.