Mobile SDET, Software Development Engineer in Test

Charles Schwab Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Mobile Software Development Engineer in Test to design and enhance automated testing solutions for Schwab's native mobile apps. You will work with engineers, product owners, and technology partners in an agile environment to accelerate delivery and ensure reliability across mobile experiences.

The role emphasizes quality engineering, automation frameworks, and leadership through mentoring and coordinating testing activities as you expand

Qualifications

• Build and maintain automated testing solutions using Test Automation skills.
• Apply Quality Assurance practices to validate functionality, reliability, and release readiness.
• Strong Software Development capability using Java or comparable object-oriented programming languages.
• Demonstrated Problem Solving skills to identify root causes and resolve complex quality issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within Agile teams and across technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong Communication skills used to explain testing status, quality risks, and recommendations.
• Ability to improve testing processes through Continuous Improvement practices.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors including mentoring, coordination, and influence.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance automated testing solutions for Schwab’s native mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and technology partners in an Agile environment.
• Help accelerate delivery and improve client experiences through quality engineering and automation.
• Support reliability, performance, and quality across mobile platforms and capabilities such as account management and trading features.

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).

As a Mobile Software Development Engineer in Test, you will help deliver high-quality experiences that millions of Schwab clients depend on to manage and grow their financial futures. Working within Schwab Technology Services, you will design and enhance automated testing solutions that ensure reliability, performance, and quality across native mobile applications.

Using test automation, quality assurance, software development, problem solving, collaboration, communication, continuous improvement, and leadership skills, you will help accelerate delivery, improve client experiences, and promote confidence in every mobile release. Your work will directly support innovative mobile capabilities ranging from account management to complex trading experiences.

You will collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and technology partners in an agile environment while continuing to grow your expertise in mobile platforms, quality engineering, automation frameworks, and modern development practices.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain automated testing solutions using Test Automation skills

• Ability to apply Quality Assurance practices to validate functionality, reliability, and release readiness

• Strong Software Development capability using Java or comparable object-oriented programming languages

• Demonstrated Problem Solving skills to identify root causes and resolve complex quality issues

• Ability to collaborate effectively within Agile teams and across technical and business stakeholders

• Strong Communication skills used to explain testing status, quality risks, and recommendations

• Ability to improve testing processes through Continuous Improvement practices

• Demonstrated leadership behaviors including mentoring, coordination, and influence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mobile application testing across iOS and Android platforms

• Experience with Appium, XCUI, Espresso, CI/CD practices, or related testing technologies

• Experience using quality metrics and test coverage analysis to improve delivery outcomes

• Experience supporting distributed Agile teams

• Financial services, trading platform, or highly regulated industry experience

• Experience adopting emerging testing technologies and AI-assisted development tools

Learning Opportunities

In this role, you will strengthen your expertise in:

• Advanced mobile automation frameworks and test architecture

• Quality engineering strategy and risk-based testing approaches

• Agile delivery and release management practices

• AI-assisted engineering workflows and test development

• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder communication

• Mobile platform quality, performance, and reliability engineering

Skill Development Values

At Schwab, we believe skills can be developed through meaningful work, collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning. We value candidates who demonstrate transferable skills, learning agility, curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We invest in your growth through challenging work, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and ongoing opportunities to expand your technical and leadership capabilities.

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