Quantitative Software Engineer - Research Data and Models

Charles Schwab; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 195.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Charles Schwab is seeking a Quantitative Software Engineer - Research Data & Models to lead a team building and modernizing research platforms and data pipelines. The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers and engineers to deliver scalable data solutions and quantitative models that drive investment insights.

You will balance innovation with governance and operate in a regulated environment, with on-site work in the Chicago area.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience using Python or similar languages (R, Matlab, or Julia).
• Experience with modern data lake architectures and Snowflake.
• Experience partnering with quantitative researchers on workflows, data analysis, modeling, and backtesting.
• Experience designing, developing, and operating scalable data pipelines for large financial datasets.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, data integration, and data management principles.
• Experience implementing data quality controls, monitoring, lineage tracking, and governance practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and containerized environments (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes).
• Experience building testing frameworks (integration/regression).
• Experience leading engineering teams and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver business outcomes.
• Experience managing complex technology initiatives within regulated environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team building and modernizing research platforms and data capabilities.
• Develop scalable data pipelines and quantitative models for investment research.
• Collaborate with researchers, product leaders, and engineers to translate research into business value.
• Balance innovation with operational excellence, governance, and compliance.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Math/Engineering

Advanced degree in CS/Engineering/Math/quantitative finance

Herramientas

Python

Snowflake

Jenkins

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

Category Engineering & Software Development

Position type Regular

Pay range USD $195,000.00 - $250,000.00 / Year

Application deadline 2026-11-09

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).

Schwab Asset Management Technology supports the platforms, data, and research capabilities that help drive investment insights and product innovation across the firm. As a Quantitative Software Engineer - Research Data & Models, you will lead a team responsible for building and modernizing research platforms, scalable data solutions, and quantitative models that enable investment research across multiple asset classes. This role combines technical leadership, problem-solving, and partnership with researchers, product leaders, and engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality capabilities that translate research into business value. Success in this role requires balancing innovation, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making while fostering a collaborative, agile culture focused on continuous improvement, transparency, and impactful outcomes for clients and business partners.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of software engineering experience supporting quantitative or analytical systems using Python or similar languages such as R, Matlab, or Julia
• Experience with modern data lake architectures and platforms, including Snowflake
• Experience partnering with quantitative researchers to support research workflows, data analysis, modeling, and backtesting
• Experience designing, developing, and operating scalable data pipelines for large and complex financial datasets
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, data integration, and data management principles
• Experience implementing data quality controls, monitoring, validation, lineage tracking, and governance practices
• Experience with CI/CD tools and technologies such as Jenkins, Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized environments
• Experience building testing frameworks, including integration and regression testing
• Experience leading engineering teams, coaching talent, and supporting career development
• Proven ability to collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to prioritize work and deliver measurable business outcomes
• Experience managing complex technology initiatives within regulated environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, or a related discipline
• Experience designing distributed computing solutions for large-scale data processing and analytics
• Experience leading cloud adoption, platform modernization, or enterprise technology transformation efforts
• Strong understanding of investment research methodologies, factor modeling, portfolio construction, risk analytics, performance attribution, or backtesting
• Experience influencing business and technology strategy through data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience mentoring technical talent and building organizational capability across teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders with competing priorities

In addition to the salary range, this role is 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 we 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