Manager, Software Development & Engineering

The Charles Schwab Corporation; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Sabbatical after 5 years of service

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Charles Schwab Corporation is seeking a mid-level software engineer to join the Thematic Investing Client Experience team. You will contribute to trading components, drive test automation, and help evolve our web platforms with JavaScript (Angular) and Java (Spring Boot).

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement reusable client services, and participate in end-to-end testing to ensure robust, scalable software for client-facing experiences. Hybrid work model offered in SF.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years professional experience in software engineering
• 3+ years of Java and JavaScript
• 3+ years of test-driven development and quality automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refactor core client services using JavaScript (Angular) for frontend and Java (Spring Boot) for backend.
• Implement and optimize end-to-end testing solutions to ensure seamless functionality across systems.
• Build and maintain test automation suites for both frontend and backend components.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Test automation

Angular

Spring Boot

WebDriver

Selenium

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Your Opportunity

Schwab remains committed to providing increased visibility to career growth opportunities and job requirements. This posting announcement is part of increased transparency and while all qualified applicants will be reviewed and considered, this organization has a preferred candidate identified for this role.

At Schwab, you are 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.

Personalized Investing Engineering (PIE) develops and operates Schwab's most innovative products with a primary goal of delighting our clients while empowering them to meet their financial objectives. PIE leads delivery of three products, each with a common focus on personalizing the investment experience to the needs of our customers. We invite you to learn more by visiting our product descriptions Thematic Investing,Intelligent Portfolios, andFinancial Planning.

TheThematic Investing Client Experience team is looking for a talented technicalhands-onSoftware Developer to buildinternal and external client-facing interactive web components. This position will be focused on contributing to a trading component team in development practices, operational standards, platform evolution and platform resiliency. This role will require a high level of responsibility and accountability, and yet has a support structure vital for development growth while continuing to build and grow our Thematic Investing platforms.

We are looking for a motivated mid-level software engineer with strong skills in JavaScript, Angular, Java, Spring Boot, and test automation. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and refactoring core client services, with a focus on both feature development and testing. The ideal candidate will have experience in end-to-end testing and will play a key role in delivering high-quality software through robust test automation.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years professional experience in software engineering
• 3+ years of Java and JavaScript
• 3+ years of test-driven development and quality automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in JavaScript and Angular, with experience in developing reusable components and services.
• Solid knowledge of Java and Spring Boot for backend development, with an understanding of API design and maintenance. Experience in end-to-end testing frameworks such as WebDriver and Selenium.
• Familiarity with test automation practices and tools.
• Experience in refactoring and maintaining legacy code to improve performance and reliability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Develop, maintain, and refactor core client services using JavaScript(Angular) for frontend and Java(Spring Boot) for backend.
• Implement and optimize end-to-end testing solutions to ensure seamless functionality across systems.
• Build and maintain test automation suites for both frontend and backend components.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify, refactor, and maintain legacy code to ensure scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with team members to improve the maintainability and reliability of critical client services.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications, addressing issues in both code and infrastructure.
• Follow agile development practices and contribute to continuous process improvement.

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