Charles Schwab

Senior Site Reliability Engineer ( SRE)

Charles Schwab$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years supporting and administering enterprise-scale applications or infrastructure.
  • 6+ years developing automation solutions and operational tooling.
  • 6+ years applying SDLC practices and driving process improvements.
  • Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and operational excellence practices.
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows Server environments, focusing on troubleshooting and optimization.
  • Experience deploying or migrating cloud-based applications and platforms.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals like DNS, DHCP, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automation solutions for operational efficiency.
  • Apply SRE principles to improve system availability and reduce complexity.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams for high-performance technology solutions.
  • Leverage monitoring strategies to identify risks and detect anomalies.
  • Support data-driven decision making through predictive insights and incident response.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives enhancing reliability and agility.
  • Participate in on-call support and incident response for operational challenges.

Benefits

  • Eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

As a Senior Reliability Engineer, you will help shape the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of mission-critical enterprise platforms that support our clients and business operations. This role blends software engineering, systems engineering, and operational expertise to drive resilient, high-performing technology solutions in complex distributed environments. Working closely with engineering, product, scrum, and operations teams, you will apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to improve system availability, accelerate delivery, reduce operational complexity, and strengthen platform observability.

 

You will play a key role in designing and implementing automation solutions that minimize manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enhance system reliability at scale. Leveraging modern observability practices, AI/ML-enabled operational capabilities, and proactive monitoring strategies, you will help identify risks, detect anomalies, improve incident response, and support data-driven decision making. Your work will influence platform stability through automation, predictive insights, deployment optimization, rollout validation, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate across teams to address complex operational challenges. You will contribute to the evolution of reliability practices, champion automation-first approaches, support continuous delivery initiatives, and help build systems that enable teams to operate with greater confidence, agility, and efficiency. As part of a highly collaborative environment, you will also participate in incident response and on-call support while helping drive long-term improvements that enhance customer and business outcomes.

What you have

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience supporting and administering enterprise-scale applications, platforms, or infrastructure environments.
  • 6+ years of experience developing automation solutions, operational tooling, monitoring dashboards, and alerting frameworks.
  • 6+ years of experience applying Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices and driving process improvement initiatives.
  • Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), production operations, system monitoring, deployment management, and operational excellence practices.
  • Experience administering and supporting Linux and Windows Server environments, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system optimization.
  • Experience deploying, supporting, configuring, or migrating cloud-based applications and platforms.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, firewalls, routing, and related infrastructure technologies.
  • Experience supporting large-scale distributed systems and highly available application architectures.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, PowerShell, Bash, or .NET.
  • Experience working with relational or NoSQL database technologies including SQL Server, Oracle, or MongoDB.
  • Knowledge of messaging and event-streaming technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ, or Solace.
  • Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Splunk, AppDynamics, or similar tools.
  • Experience applying AI/ML-powered operational practices, including anomaly detection, predictive alerting, AIOps, or ML-assisted observability capabilities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in enterprise technology operations, platform engineering, or reliability engineering.
  • Experience within the financial services industry.
  • Experience working in Agile environments and cross-functional product teams.
  • Hands-on experience with AIOps platforms, intelligent automation solutions, or ML-driven observability tools.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into operational automation, deployment workflows, or continuous delivery processes.
  • Experience with CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, Harness, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
  • Experience implementing GitOps practices and infrastructure automation strategies.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
  • Experience supporting cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Microsoft Azure.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy, drive operational improvements, and lead reliability-focused initiatives across teams.

 

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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