Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
Schwab Technology Services develops innovative, reliable technology that supports how clients manage their money and plan for their financial futures. Within Schwab Asset Management Technology, the Investment Research Technology team builds and supports research applications and data platforms that help Schwab professionals and clients make informed investment decisions.
As a Software Engineer, you will design and deliver modern, cloud-ready solutions across financial research engineering, data engineering, and full-stack application development. You will help modernize research platforms, enhance Java-based microservices and user experiences, strengthen data pipelines and analytics infrastructure, and advance cloud data capabilities. Working closely with business partners, architects, and other engineers, you will solve complex problems, make thoughtful technical decisions, and deliver secure, dependable software. Your adaptability, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement will help the team respond to evolving priorities while creating meaningful outcomes for Schwab clients.
What you have
- 2+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications.
- Advanced degree in computer science or financial engineering, with strong programming skills.
- Demonstrated Software Development skills, including designing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting reliable application components.
- Experience developing server-side services and applying enterprise integration patterns.
- Ability to use Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving to evaluate technical challenges, identify effective solutions, and make sound implementation decisions.
- Ability to learn a diverse technology stack and deliver solutions with a strong Customer Orientation.
- Experience implementing software quality, security, testing, and production-support practices.
- Ability to collaborate across business and technology teams while adapting to changing delivery priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Full-Stack Development experience, including Java, Spring-based services, and Angular user-interface development.
- Experience developing and deploying cloud-ready applications using Pivotal Cloud Foundry or a similar platform.
- Experience with Microservices and event-driven or messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Experience with Data Science or data-platform engineering using Python, R, or MATLAB.
- Experience with SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Hadoop, data migration, or data-pipeline implementation.
- Experience building data visualizations with Python and Plotly Dash.
- Working knowledge of DevOps, GitHub, Bamboo, continuous integration, continuous deployment, containerization, or orchestration.
- Understanding of Agile Fundamentals, behavior-driven development, test-driven development, and software design patterns.
- Experience reviewing technical designs with architects and mentoring junior developers.
- Demonstrated Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Curiosity, Communication, and Cross-Functional Collaboration.
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration - so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility (https://www.schwabjobs.com/hybrid-work) approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package (https://www.schwabjobs.com/summary-of-benefits) that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
What’s in it for you:
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.