Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).

Workplace Services Engineering (WSE) is an organization within Schwab Technology Services that is embarking on a major transformation. We support Workplace Services, and we’re shaping the future of how people experience financial well‑being at work. We partner with leading employers to deliver innovative retirement, equity, and workplace financial solutions that help millions of participants build stronger financial futures. This is a fast‑growing, high‑impact business where scale meets purpose—where your work directly influences how people plan, save, invest, and succeed.

As a key growth engine for the firm, we’re investing more than ever to expand our capabilities, modernize platforms, and elevate the experiences we deliver to employers and their employees. Our teams work at the intersection of technology, service, and financial expertise—supporting workplace clients with solutions that scale, adapt, and deliver meaningful outcomes. Here, your ideas help shape what’s next for workplace financial services. If you’re energized by solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and making a real difference in the workplace services industry, you’ll find your place here.

In this role, you will:

Drive modernization initiatives, including API and foundational system improvements that enable faster, safer integration and partnerships Improve platform stability, performance, and resilience to reduce risk and deliver seamless experiences at scale Modernize legacy components to address high risk remediation and compliance while maintaining industry leading standards Leverage AI to innovate processes and outcomes for maximum efficiency and quality   Be part of a collaborative team where you are an influencer, not simply an “order taker”Leads architectural initiatives from design to supportEstablishes methods to optimize enterprise architecture alignment and drive tactical executionChampions efforts that optimize system reliability through advanced life cycle management techniquesGuides transformative initiatives to optimize organizational capabilities for impactful resultsLeads the execution of system design strategies for cloud-based environmentsHelp build a critical part of Schwab's growth in the Workplace marketDesign and build scalable platforms supporting critical workplace applications - like Equity Administration, PCRA and Retirement Plan Services of millions of participantsWhat you have

Required Qualifications:

Experience being a champion for architectural strategies across teams and enterprisesExperience building enablement tools to improve time to market for delivery teamsExperience developing demonstrated AI strategies that can be multipliers for technical leadsExperience directing the strategic priorities for organizational capability improvementShapes strategic frameworks for innovative, system design and architectureDemonstrated knowledge of strong coaching and mentorship skills for junior associates creating a culture of curious learningProven to be iterative and strategic in solution designs with a focus on Site Reliability Engineering tenantsExcellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills10+ years experience with Java / Spring5+ years experience with front end technologies – Angular, React, JavaScript3+ years experience with Google Cloud Platform and/or AWS​

Preferred Qualifications:

Anticipates and responds to evolving business needs while managing organizational prioritiesLeverages analytical insights to shape policy, drive outcomes, and guide strategyCommunicates key information with stakeholders across multiple channels to ensure successful outcomesUtilizes intelligence of the industry, market, and competition to influence strategy in the business areaUtilizes holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspectives to guide strategic direction and anticipates industry trendsTransforms data into actionable insights and mentors others in diagnostic techniquesInfluences innovative solutions and contingency plans in the broader business areaPromotes creativity, experimentation, and strategic thinking to differentiate Schwab from its competitorsExerts executive influence to drive enterprise-wide direction and optimize partnershipsCrafts persuasive messages that shape and influence behaviors to drive outcomes

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance Apply Save job