iOS Technical Lead - Mobile Engineering

Charles Schwab; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Sabbatical after 5 years of service

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a Lead iOS Developer to guide the Mobile Technology suite for Retail, Retirement, and Intelligent Assistant. You will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with the principal iOS developer to shape the roadmap and deliver cutting-edge mobile experiences.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration in Austin, TX, with a focus on performance, security, and user-centric design for Schwab's mobile apps across platforms.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of iOS development experience with team leadership.
• Strong problem solving skills and mentoring junior developers.
• Experience with REST, JSON, XML and interfacing mobile apps to APIs.
• Proficiency with Swift and SwiftUI.
• Solid grasp of algorithms, memory management, and real-time communications.
• Familiarity with Agile practices.
• Understanding of mobile encryption, analytics, and social channel integration.
• Experience in developing reusable artifacts, modules, and assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts across Schwab's Mobile Technology suite.
• Mentor engineers and remove roadblocks for the team.
• Participate in design discussions and help shape the roadmap for mobile apps.

Skills

iOS development

Team leadership

REST/JSON/XML

Swift

SwiftUI

Algorithms/memory management

Agile

Mobile encryption/analytics

Job description

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).

Mobile Technology group is responsible for Mobile, Web, Services and Cloud technology strategy for Schwab Retail, Retirement and Advisor Services. In this role, you will work in Schwab’s Mobile Technology team on the next generation of Middleware Services driving a cutting-edge mobile experience for clients.

Schwab Technology Services is looking for a talented technologist to be the Lead iOS Developer for our Mobile Technology Suite. This is an opportunity to work on the next generation of mobile finance applications and to be part of a cutting edge team that is respected for the products they produce and client satisfaction those products support. Schwab's mobile products offer exceptional customer service, brokerage, and bank products to both retail and institutional investors.

As the Lead iOS Developer, you will be responsible for leading the development efforts and providing guidance to the engineering team across Schwab's suite of mobile applications for Retail, Retirement, and Intelligent Assistant. You will participate in design discussions as well as mentor and remove roadblocks for engineers on the team. You will work closely with the principal iOS Developer in creating the vision and roadmap for Schwab's suite of mobile applications.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of iOS development experience with team leadership experience
• Strong problem solving skills and deep experience coaching and mentoring junior developers
• Experience with REST, JSON, XML and interfacing Android applications to server-side APIs
• Proficiency with Swift and Swift UI
• Solid grasp of algorithms, memory management, and real-time communications
• Familiarity with Agile practices
• Thorough understanding of mobile encryption algorithms, analytics, and social channel integration
• Experience in developing reusable artifacts, modules, and assets

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 plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance