Release Train Engineer

Charles Schwab; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwab Technology Services is seeking a Release Train Engineer to drive value delivery across a large-scale tech ecosystem. You will lead the Advisor Client Onboarding and Maintenance ART, coaching teams, facilitating planning, and removing impediments to improve delivery predictability.

This on-site role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement across multiple teams. You will partner with product, architecture, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading agile delivery initiatives in large, cross-functional tech environments.
• 3+ years serving as an RTE with SAFe and enterprise-scale agile delivery.
• Experience guiding program-level ceremonies and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to identify, manage, and remove risks and impediments across teams.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate key program events and planning to align delivery with business priorities.
• Coach teams and leaders on agile practices and continuous improvement.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and impediments across multiple teams.
• Partner with product, technology, architecture, and business stakeholders to improve delivery flow.

Skills

Project management leadership

Scrum Master experience

Release Train Engineer (RTE) practice

Servant leadership

Facilitation & planning

Risk & dependency management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Communication & negotiation

Agile metrics & delivery improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Rally

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). This role is expected to be in the office 4 days a week.

Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by delivering innovative, reliable technology solutions that support our commitment to expanding access to investing and financial planning.

As a Release Train Engineer (RTE) supporting the Advisor Client Onboarding and Maintenance Agile Release Train (ART), you will play a pivotal role in improving the flow of value across a complex technology ecosystem while aligning delivery outcomes to business priorities and strategic objectives.

In this highly collaborative leadership role, you will serve as a servant leader who brings together product, technology, architecture, and business teams to drive alignment, transparency, and execution across large-scale initiatives. You will facilitate key program-level events, support planning and decision-making, manage risks and dependencies, and help teams navigate complex challenges to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and the business. Your ability to build trusted partnerships, foster accountability, and promote continuous improvement will help strengthen organizational agility and improve delivery predictability across the ART.

This role offers the opportunity to influence how teams work together, solve problems, and deliver value at scale. You will coach teams and leaders on agile practices, encourage data-driven decision making, and help create an environment where collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning drive long-term success. Your contributions will directly support Schwab’s ongoing technology transformation while helping teams achieve shared goals and deliver impactful client-focused solutions.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or related agile delivery leader supporting large, complex, cross-functional technology initiatives.
• 3+ years of experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).Experience delivering complex technology solutions and managing large concurrent portfolios of work.
• Demonstrated experience applying the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and agile delivery practices in enterprise environments.
• Strong servant leadership skills with the ability to influence, guide, and empower teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Experience facilitating large-scale planning events, program-level ceremonies, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to identify, manage, and resolve risks, dependencies, and impediments across multiple teams.
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and partner effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience using metrics, insights, and analytical thinking to improve delivery flow, predictability, and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
• Experience using Rally or similar agile planning and portfolio management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience establishing or supporting new Agile Release Trains and developing agile operating practices.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience driving organizational change, process improvement, and agile maturity initiatives.
• Demonstrated success coaching leaders and teams on agile principles and ways of working.
• Experience setting performance-focused objectives and leading continuous improvement efforts across multiple teams.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to influence decision-making at various organizational levels.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

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