Charles Schwab

Site Reliability Engineer

Charles Schwab$110K — $135K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or related fields.
  • Hands-on support for production applications in cloud/large-scale environments.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation tools.
  • Proficient in using GitHub for CI/CD and source control.
  • Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and incident response frameworks.
  • Experience building monitoring solutions using Grafana or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with Python, Go, Java, or similar programming languages for automation.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service resiliency and automation.
  • Apply engineering principles to address operational challenges in production systems.
  • Build automated and reusable cloud solutions for system deployment.
  • Advance reliability practices through infrastructure as code and CI/CD.
  • Strengthen production readiness and incident response capabilities.
  • Develop dashboards and monitoring solutions to track platform stability.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Benefits

  • Bonus or incentive opportunities based on performance.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Your Opportunity

The Client Trading Experience Technology team is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of critical trading platforms that support clients around the clock. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will partner across application engineering, architecture, platform, cybersecurity, and support teams to improve service resiliency, observability, automation, and cloud adoption for business-critical systems. Your work will directly influence platform stability, incident response effectiveness, deployment reliability, and overall client experience.

 

In this role, you will apply engineering principles to solve complex operational challenges, build automated and reusable cloud solutions, and strengthen production readiness across distributed environments. You will help advance modern reliability practices through infrastructure such as code, monitoring, CI/CD automation, and AI-assisted operational capabilities while contributing to a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence.

What you have

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Operations, or a related technical discipline.
  • Hands-on experience supporting and troubleshooting production applications in public cloud or large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud infrastructure automation.
  • Experience using GitHub or similar platforms for source control, code review, and CI/CD automation.
  • Experience with monitoring, observability, incident response, production recovery, and operational readiness.
  • Experience building dashboards, alerts, and monitoring solutions using Grafana or comparable observability platforms.
  • Experience developing automation using Python, Go, Java, Bash, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
  • Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools with appropriate validation, governance, and human oversight.
  • Working knowledge of SRE practices including service-level objectives, post-incident improvement, runbooks, and toil reduction.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and operational decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, including Cloud Run and Google Compute Engine.
  • Experience creating reusable Infrastructure as Code components and integrating infrastructure changes with deployment workflows.
  • Experience supporting cloud-native, Linux-based, or enterprise platform environments.
  • Experience with Grafana administration, Prometheus-compatible monitoring, OpenTelemetry, log aggregation, and alerting technologies.
  • Experience with GitHub Actions, security scanning, policy controls, and software supply-chain practices.
  • Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes concepts.
  • Experience implementing or supporting AIOps capabilities that improve operational efficiency and service reliability.
  • Experience modernizing enterprise applications and supporting highly available, resilient cloud environments.

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.

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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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