Charles Schwab

Application Security Engineer - AI Engineer

Charles Schwab • $130K — $155K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in application security or related cybersecurity discipline
  • Experience with secure Software Development Life Cycle practices
  • Familiarity with application and API security, threat modeling, and vulnerability management
  • Proficient in cloud platforms and automation within modern application architectures
  • Skilled in programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable security standards for AI applications and software supply chains
  • Assess emerging security threats and evaluate associated risks
  • Translate complex security findings into actionable solutions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to remediate vulnerabilities
  • Enhance Schwab’s practices around AI security and modern application protection

Benefits

  • Opportunity to advance AI security practices
  • Expand expertise in emerging technologies and automation
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration
  • Incentive opportunities beyond base salary
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Your Opportunity

 

As a Senior Application Security Engineer focused on AI security, you will help protect Schwab’s predictive, generative, and agentic AI capabilities throughout the software development lifecycle. You will design scalable security standards, architectures, testing capabilities, monitoring solutions, and guardrails that strengthen AI-enabled applications, models, APIs, and software supply chains.

 

Working across development, architecture, platform engineering, and security teams, you will assess emerging threats, evaluate risk, and translate complex findings into practical security solutions. Your problem-solving, adaptability, and cross-functional collaboration will enable teams to make informed decisions, remediate vulnerabilities, and build secure AI capabilities at scale. This role offers the opportunity to advance Schwab’s AI security practices while expanding your expertise in emerging technologies, automation, and modern application protection.

What you have

Required qualifications

 

  • 5+ years of experience in application security, security engineering, software engineering, or a related cybersecurity discipline
  • Experience implementing and governing secure Software Development Life Cycle practices
  • Experience with application security, API security, authentication and authorization, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and software supply chain security
  • Experience with cloud platforms, continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, automation, and modern application architecture
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, C#, Go, JavaScript, or another programming language

Preferred qualifications

 

  • Experience securing Generative AI, Large Language Models, Agentic AI platforms, or machine learning systems
  • Experience performing penetration testing on web, mobile, and thick client applications.
  • Experience working with LLMs to create agents, create AI harnesses, and solve business problems. 
  • Knowledge of prompt injections, model abuse, model poisoning, data leakage, excessive agency, and related AI threats
  • Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, or MITRE ATLAS
  • Experience with security testing, observability, and production monitoring
  • Ability to evaluate complex risks, make sound decisions, and develop scalable solutions
  • Ability to communicate technical risks and collaborate across development, architecture, platform engineering, and security teams
  • CISSP, CSSLP, cloud security, AI security, or another relevant industry certification

In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

Join Our Team

Explore the numerous career paths available at Charles Schwab and discover how your talents can be utilized to their fullest potential. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across various disciplines and look forward to adding innovative, driven individuals to our team.

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Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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