Charles Schwab

Senior Developer - Quantitative

Charles Schwab$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Financial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in Python or any object-oriented design technologies.
  • Experience with quantitative technologies and AI tools and capabilities.
  • Ability to independently prototype, evaluate, and iterate on solutions in ambiguous problem spaces.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in architectural designs and hands-on development.
  • Design, build, test, and deploy generative AI applications in Agile.
  • Write production-quality code and integration components.
  • Integrate AI initiatives into existing enterprise SDLC processes.
  • Implement solutions leveraging LLMs, embeddings, and conversational AI frameworks.
  • Build secure integrations between AI services and enterprise systems.
  • Optimize model usage for cost, latency, reliability, and scalability.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for bonus or incentive opportunities.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing delivery environment. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, organized, and experienced technology individual with experience in building applications using Artificial Intelligence tools and capabilities.

Software Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on development, and participation in architectural designs.
  • Design, build, test, and deploy generative AI-enabled applications and services in an Agile practice.
  • Write production-quality code, prompts, evaluation scripts, and integration components.
  • Integrate generative AI initiatives into established enterprise SDLC processes.
  • Design and implement solutions leveraging large language models (LLMs), embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and conversational AI frameworks.
  • Build secure integrations between AI services and enterprise systems.
  • Develop reusable foundational components, such as prompt frameworks and reusable templates, RAG pipelines and retrieval orchestration layers and guardrails, validation, and output verification layers.
  • Optimize model usage for cost, latency, reliability, and scalability.
  • Implement human-in-the-loop validation and structured feedback capture mechanisms.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of AI-related production issues.
  • Diagnose failures related to prompts, retrieval pipelines, integrations, and model behavior.
  • Drive automation of repetitive AI workflows and development processes.
  • Make independent technical judgment on architecture, tooling, deployment models, and SDLC enhancements for generative AI systems.
  • Contribute to AI-related technical decisions across product teams and engineering leadership.
  • Design AI systems that enhance internal productivity and improve user and business partner experiences through reliability, transparency, and measurable value delivery.


What you have

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Financial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in Python or any object-oriented design technologies.
  • Experience with quantitative technologies and AI tools and capabilities
  • Ability to independently prototype, evaluate, and iterate on solutions in ambiguous problem spaces.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Financial Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with GitHub, GitHub actions for DevSecOps, and Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, JIRA, Bamboo) is preferred.
  • Experience with quantitative technologies and optimizers like Gurobi is highly preferred.
  • Financial Services Industry experience with exposure to portfolio management.
  • Experience with building solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Fine-Tuning (LoRA, PEFT), In-Context Learning Orchestration & Frameworks: LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face Transformers AI Pipelines: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Multi-Agent Systems, Embedding strategies


In addition to the base pay 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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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
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
NASDAQ

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