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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). The Schwab Technology Services (STS) Research & Development team explores emerging technologies and evaluates how they can create value across Schwab. We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer who combines strong technical depth with curiosity, creativity, and a passion for solving complex problems. This role focuses on designing, building, and evaluating innovative technology solutions across areas such as Generative AI, intelligent automation, cloud-native platforms, developer productivity, data-driven applications, and emerging enterprise technologies. The engineer will work closely with architects, product teams, infrastructure partners, and business stakeholders to transform ideas into working prototypes and production-ready solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using modern engineering practices. • Research and evaluate emerging technologies through technical investigations, experiments, prototypes, and proof-of-value initiatives; clearly communicate findings, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations. • Collaborate with architects and senior technical leaders to define technical approaches and implementation strategies. • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand problems and deliver practical solutions. • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices. What you have Required Qualifications: • 8+ years of software engineering experience. • Demonstrated ability to take ambiguous technical concepts from initial investigation through prototype or pilot delivery. • Working knowledge of modern AI technologies and practices, such as large language models, agentic systems, model evaluation, AI safety, or AI observability. • Experience applying statistical, machine learning, or data science techniques to validate hypotheses, evaluate technologies, and generate actionable insights. • Experience with two or more modern programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working across multiple technology domains, including software engineering, cloud platforms, data platforms, APIs, infrastructure, security, or distributed systems. • Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated industries. • Experience evaluating commercial technology vendors and platforms. • Enjoys technology ‘storytelling’ to help explain complex topics. In addition to the salary range, this role is also 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 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

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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).
Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using modern engineering practices.
Research and evaluate emerging technologies through technical investigations, experiments, prototypes, and proof-of-value initiatives; clearly communicate findings, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations.
Collaborate with architects and senior technical leaders to define technical approaches and implementation strategies.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand problems and deliver practical solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.
What you have
8+ years of software engineering experience.
Demonstrated ability to take ambiguous technical concepts from initial investigation through prototype or pilot delivery.
Working knowledge of modern AI technologies and practices, such as large language models, agentic systems, model evaluation, AI safety, or AI observability.
Experience applying statistical, machine learning, or data science techniques to validate hypotheses, evaluate technologies, and generate actionable insights.
Experience with two or more modern programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

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Experience working across multiple technology domains, including software engineering, cloud platforms, data platforms, APIs, infrastructure, security, or distributed systems.
Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
Experience evaluating commercial technology vendors and platforms.
Enjoys technology ‘storytelling’ to help explain complex topics.
What’s in it for you
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
Tuition reimbursement

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