Charles Schwab

Distinguished Engineer

Charles Schwab • $160K — $200K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 15+ years of software engineering and architecture experience, particularly in large-scale digital platforms.
  • Experience with AI-enabled digital experiences including generative and conversational AI.
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI and risk controls for regulated environments.
  • Proficient in Angular and/or React, with deep knowledge of API-based JavaScript applications.
  • Extensive experience with responsive web development across different browsers.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Drive technical strategy for retail web and mobile platforms in alignment with CET ecosystem.
  • Provide architectural guidance for CET platforms supporting customer and sales experiences.
  • Lead engineering teams to address complex challenges for digital customers.
  • Review and assess designs and architecture produced by other engineers.
  • Enhance engineering quality and security through architectural governance oversight.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and User Experience teams on product ideation and planning.
  • Influence technology strategy and priorities at an executive level.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for bonuses or incentives.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate Distinguished Engineer in Customer Experience Technology (CET) to help take our digital client experience to the next level. The role centers on external-facing retail web and mobile platforms, while also influencing the architecture of adjacent CET capabilities that support sales, marketing, representative, and customer support experiences across real-time transactional and distributed systems.

This role focuses on driving retail web and mobile platform technical strategy and implementation to provide our customers the best online experience, while also helping shape the broader CET architecture across sales, marketing, representative, and customer support technology platforms. You will play a thought leader role in the retail technology space influencing the company’s technology strategy and vision. An ideal candidate will enjoy being part of an impactful and growing digital team, working in a fast-paced environment, be process and engineering oriented, have strong communication skills, and have extensive experience with solving complex engineering problems. This role requires a creative mindset, strong technical leadership and ability to forge relationships with many internal and external partners.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Drive technical strategy and solution design for retail web and mobile platforms, with alignment to the broader CET ecosystem.
  • Provide architectural guidance across related CET platforms supporting sales, marketing, representative, and customer support experiences, ensuring alignment with the external-facing digital strategy.
  • Lead cross-function engineering teams to solve complex engineering problems for our online customers.
  • Reviews of design, architecture, and code produced by other engineers.
  • Elevate engineering quality and securirty through oversight and incremental evolution of architectural governance.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and User Experience teams on ideation, prototyping, and planning.
  • Influence firm-wide tech strategy and priorities at the senior executive level.
  • Lead architecture for client-facing AI capabilities across web and mobile, including conversational assistants, AI-powered search, personalization, and guided digital actions.
  • Establish secure, scalable AI patterns, reusable services, evaluation practices, observability, guardrails, and governance for trustworthy AI delivery.
  • Mentor and train other team members on design techniques and coding standards.
  • Advance engineering productivity through internal AI tools for coding, testing, documentation, release readiness, security remediation, and developer knowledge sharing.
  • Build a team and cultivate a culture of engineering excellence and innovation.
What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 15+ years of software engineering and architecture experience, including significant leadership of large-scale digital platforms.
  • Experience designing or governing AI-enabled digital experiences, including generative AI, conversational AI, AI search, personalization, and client service workflows.
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI, including evaluation, grounding, privacy, observability, auditability, and risk controls for regulated solutions.
  • Experience using AI to improve engineering effectiveness through developer copilots, test generation, code quality, support automation, and reusable prompts or skills.
  • Industry experiences in the fields of large-scale and highly-available online systems.
  • Proficient in Angular and/or React.
  • Deep understanding of API-powered JavaScript applications (i.e., REST).
  • Extensive experience with responsive web development across browsers.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally.
  • Experience with cloud-native architecture, platform modernization, DevSecOps, observability, reliability engineering, and secure software delivery practices.

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.

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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Explore Charles Schwab Jobs

Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit our careers page to review current job openings, submit your resume, and prepare for your interview. At Charles Schwab, your future is waiting. [SEARCH CHARLES SCHWAB JOBS] Join Charles Schwab today and be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and leadership—where your career can thrive in the exciting world of finance.
Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
NASDAQ
SCHW
* Ladders Estimates

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