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Wells Fargo is seeking a hands-on Specialty Software Engineering Senior Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of low-latency electronic trading platforms within our Capital Markets technology organization.
This role is responsible for managing highly specialized engineering teams building performance-critical trading systems at global scale. Success in this position requires a leader who combines people leadership with deep, ongoing technical contribution—someone who remains close to the code, architecture, and runtime behavior of low-latency systems.
While this is a management role, it is explicitly not a hands-off position. You will stay actively involved in system design, code reviews, complex problem solving, and key implementation decisions, partnering closely with product managers, architects, traders, and senior technology leaders to deliver resilient, compliant, and high-throughput platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Lead, coach, and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, while remaining personally engaged in critical technical decisions and implementation details
- Provide direct hands-on technical leadership for low-latency, high-throughput electronic trading platforms, ensuring delivery of high-quality, resilient, and performant solutions
- Stay actively involved in architecture definition, design reviews, and selected code paths, particularly in latency-sensitive, complex, or high-risk areas
- Ensure consistent adherence to Wells Fargo Banking Platform Architecture, non-functional requirements, and enterprise engineering standards—while pragmatically balancing performance and delivery needs
- Partner with architects and senior engineers to evolve systems toward target-state architectures, including application modernization, cloud readiness, and data strategy, with direct technical oversight
- Serve as the technical and delivery owner for the product during cross-team planning, dependency management, and execution
- Identify, escalate, and personally help drive resolution of complex technology challenges, including performance bottlenecks, concurrency issues, build and deployment failures, and operational risk
- Act as an escalation point for scrum masters and delivery teams, removing impediments through technical intervention as well as organizational influence
- Conduct deep design reviews, code reviews, and post-incident analysis, guiding engineers on performance tuning, correctness, and maintainability
- Ensure systems meet enterprise standards for security, stability, scalability, resilience, and regulatory compliance, proactively identifying and mitigating both technical and operational risk
- Partner closely with Product Managers and Product Owners to influence technology priorities and solution design, while advocating practical Agile and DevOps practices suited for low-latency environments
- Manage interactions with third-party vendors and service providers, ensuring technical alignment and integration quality
- Own resource and financial planning, balancing hands-on technical needs with longer-term delivery and staffing strategy
- Hire, retain, and develop top-tier engineering talent; model strong engineering behavior and build a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
- Define and govern the hands-on use of AI-assisted and LLM-based engineering capabilities (e.g., prompt-driven development, test generation, diagnostics, documentation), ensuring tangible productivity gains without compromising quality or control
- Architect and guide enterprise-grade LLM integrations, including MCP-based services, remaining personally involved in design decisions to ensure compliance with Wells Fargo security, risk, and regulatory standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
- 3+ years of management or leadership experience
- 3+ years of engineering management experience, with a clear record of remaining hands-on in technical delivery
- 3+ years of experience in the securities or capital markets industry
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced understanding of capital markets business processes and the electronic trading lifecycle
- Hands-on experience building and operating low-latency, high-throughput transactional systems
- Strong command of core computer science fundamentals, including system design, algorithms, concurrency, and data structures
- Familiarity with statistical or mathematical models relevant to trading or market data
- Working knowledge of SEC, FINRA, and relevant international regulatory requirements
- Strong track record leading delivery of complex, distributed, low-latency systems with moderate to high business and technology risk
- Demonstrated ability to partner with product, architecture, and business stakeholders while still owning deep technical outcomes
- Direct experience designing and implementing APIs for Order Management, Straight-Through Processing, and market data connectivity
- Experience delivering global electronic trading platforms, including non-USD or emerging-market products (e.g., LATAM currencies)
- Hands-on experience implementing automated testing, CI/CD, and zero-touch release pipelines in performance-critical environments
- Experience leading globally distributed teams in a matrix organization
- Practical experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) in enterprise environments with an emphasis on governance and traceability
- Familiarity with agentic AI workflows and MCP-based SDLC patterns is a strong plus
- FINRA Series 7 and/or Series 63 licenses are a plus
LOCATION:
- New York, NY - 150 E 42nd St
- Charlotte, NC - 300 S Brevard St
This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the office at one of the listed locations.
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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
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 May 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Wells Fargo is seeking a hands-on Specialty Software Engineering Senior Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of low-latency electronic trading platforms within our Capital Markets technology organization.
This role is responsible for managing highly specialized engineering teams building performance-critical trading systems at global scale. Success in this position requires a leader who combines people leadership with deep, ongoing technical contribution—someone who remains close to the code, architecture, and runtime behavior of low-latency systems.
While this is a management role, it is explicitly not a hands-off position. You will stay actively involved in system design, code reviews, complex problem solving, and key implementation decisions, partnering closely with product managers, architects, traders, and senior technology leaders to deliver resilient, compliant, and high-throughput platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Lead, coach, and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, while remaining personally engaged in critical technical decisions and implementation details
- Provide direct hands-on technical leadership for low-latency, high-throughput electronic trading platforms, ensuring delivery of high-quality, resilient, and performant solutions
- Stay actively involved in architecture definition, design reviews, and selected code paths, particularly in latency-sensitive, complex, or high-risk areas
- Ensure consistent adherence to Wells Fargo Banking Platform Architecture, non-functional requirements, and enterprise engineering standards—while pragmatically balancing performance and delivery needs
- Partner with architects and senior engineers to evolve systems toward target-state architectures, including application modernization, cloud readiness, and data strategy, with direct technical oversight
- Serve as the technical and delivery owner for the product during cross-team planning, dependency management, and execution
- Identify, escalate, and personally help drive resolution of complex technology challenges, including performance bottlenecks, concurrency issues, build and deployment failures, and operational risk
- Act as an escalation point for scrum masters and delivery teams, removing impediments through technical intervention as well as organizational influence
- Conduct deep design reviews, code reviews, and post-incident analysis, guiding engineers on performance tuning, correctness, and maintainability
- Ensure systems meet enterprise standards for security, stability, scalability, resilience, and regulatory compliance, proactively identifying and mitigating both technical and operational risk
- Partner closely with Product Managers and Product Owners to influence technology priorities and solution design, while advocating practical Agile and DevOps practices suited for low-latency environments
- Manage interactions with third-party vendors and service providers, ensuring technical alignment and integration quality
- Own resource and financial planning, balancing hands-on technical needs with longer-term delivery and staffing strategy
- Hire, retain, and develop top-tier engineering talent; model strong engineering behavior and build a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
- Define and govern the hands-on use of AI-assisted and LLM-based engineering capabilities (e.g., prompt-driven development, test generation, diagnostics, documentation), ensuring tangible productivity gains without compromising quality or control
- Architect and guide enterprise-grade LLM integrations, including MCP-based services, remaining personally involved in design decisions to ensure compliance with Wells Fargo security, risk, and regulatory standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
- 3+ years of management or leadership experience
- 3+ years of engineering management experience, with a clear record of remaining hands-on in technical delivery
- 3+ years of experience in the securities or capital markets industry
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced understanding of capital markets business processes and the electronic trading lifecycle
- Hands-on experience building and operating low-latency, high-throughput transactional systems
- Strong command of core computer science fundamentals, including system design, algorithms, concurrency, and data structures
- Familiarity with statistical or mathematical models relevant to trading or market data
- Working knowledge of SEC, FINRA, and relevant international regulatory requirements
- Strong track record leading delivery of complex, distributed, low-latency systems with moderate to high business and technology risk
- Demonstrated ability to partner with product, architecture, and business stakeholders while still owning deep technical outcomes
- Direct experience designing and implementing APIs for Order Management, Straight-Through Processing, and market data connectivity
- Experience delivering global electronic trading platforms, including non-USD or emerging-market products (e.g., LATAM currencies)
- Hands-on experience implementing automated testing, CI/CD, and zero-touch release pipelines in performance-critical environments
- Experience leading globally distributed teams in a matrix organization
- Practical experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) in enterprise environments with an emphasis on governance and traceability
- Familiarity with agentic AI workflows and MCP-based SDLC patterns is a strong plus
- FINRA Series 7 and/or Series 63 licenses are a plus
LOCATION:
- New York, NY - 150 E 42nd St
- Charlotte, NC - 300 S Brevard St
This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the office at one of the listed locations.
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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
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 May 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Senior Manager
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. equivalency
A three-year Australian engineering bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation from NACES before your job search so employers can confirm specialty occupation requirements are met without delay.
Target engineering orgs with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify companies that have filed LCAs for senior engineering leadership titles. Employers with prior LCA history understand the process and are less likely to stall your offer over unfamiliar sponsorship requirements.
Clarify the E-3 advantage early in salary negotiations
E-3 sponsorship requires your employer to certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for senior engineering managers. Raise this early so compensation discussions are anchored correctly and neither side is surprised by wage requirements once the LCA is filed.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. For senior engineering managers, the engineering discipline must align with your degree. Generic management duties alone won't qualify without a clear technical and educational connection.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. Most senior engineering managers can move from offer to consulate appointment within a few weeks without needing a separate immigration attorney.
Prepare for consulate scrutiny of management vs. technical scope
Consular officers sometimes question whether senior manager titles involve genuine specialty occupation work. Bring documentation showing the technical engineering component of your role, including reporting structure, project scope, and how your degree field directly applies to your day-to-day responsibilities.
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Where can I find Engineering Senior Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for Australian professionals searching for Engineering Senior Manager roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles where employers have demonstrated sponsorship willingness, so you're not cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process. Filtering by role and visa type saves significant time compared to general job searches.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Engineering Senior Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation under the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific engineering discipline and your duties are primarily technical or engineering-led rather than purely administrative. USCIS and the DOL both assess whether the role normally requires a specialized degree. Senior manager titles with broad general management duties and no clear engineering component can be more difficult to certify, so your job description matters.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Engineering Senior Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, which means Australian engineering senior managers can apply any time a role is available rather than waiting for the April H-1B registration window. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year periods without re-entering a random selection process. H-1B applicants face a roughly 25% selection rate under the current lottery, creating significant uncertainty for senior engineering hires that the E-3 avoids entirely.
What documentation should I prepare for an E-3 application at a senior engineering management level?
You'll need your Australian passport, a certified DOL Labor Condition Application from your employer, and evidence that your degree aligns with the engineering discipline the role requires. For senior manager positions, also prepare a detailed job description showing the technical engineering scope of your work, your academic transcripts, and any credential evaluation confirming your Australian degree meets U.S. equivalency standards.
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