Your Opportunity
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).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
Schwab Technology Services (STS) enables the future of how clients manage their money by delivering innovative, reliable technology solutions that support investing, trading, and financial planning. Within Schwab Asset Management Solutions (SAMS) Technology, you’ll help build and enhance the next generation of applications that power investment management, capital markets, portfolio optimization, and trading capabilities across Schwab’s proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.
As a Software Engineer, you’ll work in a collaborative Agile environment to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions that directly support front-office investment management and trading functions. You’ll partner closely with business and technology teams to solve complex challenges, improve operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality applications that create meaningful business outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the software development lifecycle while strengthening your expertise in modern application development, cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and financial services technology. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, business-focused solutions.
What you have
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, SQL Server, JSON, and REST-based services
- Demonstrated ability to build and support scalable software solutions that meet business objectives while maintaining quality, reliability, and performance standards
- Experience working within Agile development teams and contributing throughout the software development lifecycle
- Ability to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate technical challenges, identify root causes, and deliver effective solutions
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business and technology stakeholders
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic delivery environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Experience with cloud platforms or cloud-native development, including AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience supporting investment management, capital markets, trading, or asset management technology environments
- Experience building portfolio optimization or quantitative investment solutions using tools such as Axioma, Gurobi, or similar optimization platforms
- Knowledge of options trading strategies, derivatives, or other financial markets products
- Experience with DevOps practices, continuous integration, and automated deployment pipelines
- Ability to thrive in highly collaborative, self-managed Agile teams while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong organizational skills and a growth mindset focused on continuous learning and technology innovation
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.