Director, AI-First Software & Platform Transformation

Charles Schwab

Southlake (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and sabbatical after 5+

Paid parental leave and family support

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a Director of Software Development & Engineering to lead the transformation of Schwab’s Client Data Platform and other broker-dealer capabilities. You will establish vision, architecture, and execution discipline to modernize critical platforms, retire legacy systems, and improve quality, resiliency, and scalability.

You will define an AI-first engineering model to apply AI across the lifecycle and collaborate with senior leaders, technology partners, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
10+ years of experience managing broker-dealer systems with a focus on system transformation.
Deep knowledge of broker-dealer capabilities and regulatory considerations affecting technology platforms.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex technology transformations from strategy through implementation.
Broad technical expertise across application development, cloud-based development, web services, middleware, operating systems, databases, networking, security, and IT infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience leading AI-first delivery across the software development lifecycle, including generative or agentic AI applications.
Experience developing and executing legacy-system exit strategies (data migration, debt reduction, decommissioning).
Experience building and leading globally distributed engineering teams.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders, set clear expectations, resolve competing priorities, and drive transformation outcomes.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the transformation of Schwab’s Client Data Platform and related broker-dealer capabilities.
Establish vision, architecture, operating model, and execution discipline for modernization efforts.
Operationalize an AI-first engineering model across the lifecycle: requirements, design, development, testing, and production operations.
Lead senior leaders, partners, and distributed teams through multi-year transformation programs.
Oversee vendor relationships and manage multi-year, cross-functional transformation outcomes.