Charles Schwab

Director, Architect Principal - Digital Messaging

Charles Schwab$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 15+ years in software engineering with focus on architecture and distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience deploying AI agents with frameworks like LangChain or Copilot
  • Proficient in cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices
  • Experience in modernizing legacy applications
  • Ability to communicate strategic vision and influence enterprise-wide initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive architecture for the Digital Messaging platform, focusing on cloud-native and event-driven solutions
  • Design scalable, resilient distributed systems utilizing microservices and event streaming technologies
  • Create AI agents by setting goals and orchestrating automation of engineering tasks
  • Mentor development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices
  • Lead adoption of AI tools and development processes within the organization
  • Collaborate with other architects to shape the enterprise architecture strategy

Benefits

  • Bonus or incentive opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies
  • Leadership opportunities mentoring development teams
  • Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide architecture strategy
  • Engagement with multiple teams across the organization for holistic solution development
Full Job Description
Digital Messaging Architect serves as a senior technical leader responsible for defining and driving the end-to-end architecture strategy for Schwab’s Digital Messaging platform. This role operates at an enterprise level, shaping highly scalable and resilient messaging solutions that support high-volume client communications (email, SMS, push notifications) and real-time event-driven processing.This individual partners closely with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, and SRE teams to modernize platform capabilities, enable cloud adoption, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.  You will leverage and provide leadership to the development teams in the usage of Generative AI tools throughout the full development lifecycle, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, security, and maintainability.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and drive the target-state architecture for the Digital Messaging platform, including event-driven, cloud-native, and SaaS-integrated solutions
  • Design highly scalable and resilient distributed systems using microservices and event streaming architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Design and develop AI agents, including defining agent goals, tool use, memory, and orchestration logic to automate complex engineering tasks
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to the development teams, ensure they are following best practices
  • Provide leadership on adoption of AI-based tools and development processes within the organization
  • Partner with other architects, both within the local organization and across broader Schwab (e.g. Enterprise architecture) to lead the enterprise architecture strategy through policies, standards, and governance

What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience in architecture and distributed systems design
  • Hands-on experience building and deploying AI agents using frameworks such as LangChain, Copilot Workspace, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar
  • Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices
  • Experience modernizing legacy applications
  • Demonstrated ability to define and communicate strategy and vision and influence across the Enterprise is essential
  • Progressive experience supporting highly available, mission critical environments
  • Expertise in problem solving and analyzing global scale distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in large enterprise organizations
  • 3+ years’ experience in Financial Services Industry

In addition to the salary range, this role is also 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.

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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.

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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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