GenAI OS Lead Python Engineer

Charles Schwab Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation is seeking a GenAI OS Application Developer to lead the development of scalable, cloud-native Generative AI applications that power Schwab's AI platform. You will guide architecture, engineering practices, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure and observable AI solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software/AI, strong Python, and hands-on GenAI experience, plus leadership skills to mentor teams and align technical direction with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or AI/ML.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience using Python as a primary programming language.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying Generative AI applications, including LLM-based solutions, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, or GenAI platform capabilities.
• 3+ years of experience in technical leadership.
• Proven experience building and delivering production-grade cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Cloud Run and containerized services using Docker.
• Experience designing and supporting data orchestration and pipeline solutions using Apache Airflow, Dataflow, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing microservices and RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or similar technologies.
• Experience working with ReactJS and integrating front-end applications with backend services and APIs.
• Strong understanding of SQL, data modeling, and relational and/or NoSQL database technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, backlog management, release planning, prioritization, and daily team coordination.
• Experience driving engineering excellence through code reviews, test-driven development, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical and business decisions across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GenAI OS development and cloud-native applications powering enterprise AI solutions.
• Shape architecture, development standards, and technical direction for the AI platform.
• Guide engineering teams through planning, execution, and delivery in an agile environment.
• Collaborate with product owners, data scientists, analytics professionals, and technology partners to solve complex business challenges.
• Drive observability, security, reliability, and quality across GenAI projects.

Skills

Python

GenAI / LLM

Agile leadership

Communication

RESTful APIs

Data modeling

SQL

ReactJS

CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Airflow

LangChain / HuggingFace

Terraform

Job description

Charles Schwab Corporation is seeking a GenAI OS Application Developer to lead the development of scalable, cloud-native Generative AI applications that power Schwab's AI platform. You will guide architecture, engineering practices, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure and observable AI solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software/AI, strong Python, and hands-on GenAI experience, plus leadership skills to mentor teams and align technical direction with business goals.