Senior Software Engineer In Test

Charles Schwab Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Software Engineer in Test to design and build automation for trading applications, validate complex workflows, and partner with engineering, product, and business teams to raise quality.

You will lead automation efforts, mentor peers, develop AI-driven tools to accelerate SDLC, and help shape testing strategies across Schwab's platforms, delivering reliable experiences for millions of investors.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance testing, bringing expertise in Quality processes, tools and metrics.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, automation framework architecture, design, development and scripting languages.
• Experience in testing APIs/Web Services. Hands-on experience in Java, Python or other Object-Oriented Programming Languages
• Experience with Unix/Linux, Windows
• Experience with SQL
• Experience with AI tools for software development
• Hunger to learn and explore new technologies to optimize the existing process
• Self-motivated, independent and proactive
• Outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Current working experience with Schwab systems and processes

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation code for trading application
• Facilitate the documentation and process flow for all testing processes and systems sharing deep knowledge to QA engineers across our portfolio of applications
• Lead the conversation to clarify requirements with functional QA Team
• Trouble shoot test environmental/test data issues and debug automation code
• Find work that needs to be done on our software process to help identify bugs for repair and regression prior to a release to our customers
• Gain in-depth knowledge of how new systems function and generating and analyzing data to validate various components and modules of the application
• Detail Oriented and passionate about delivering great quality software
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Possess a strong aptitude for learning new technologies
• Develop AI tools to expedite software development process
• Act as the tech lead for the automation team, setting best practices, defining test strategies, and ensuring high-quality coverage
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other QA engineers to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and automation plans
• Build scalable and robust automated test suites to support continuous integration and deployment
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and improvement in test infrastructure and coverage
• Participate in code reviews to ensure testability and quality are integrated into the development process
• Mentor and lead other engineers in automation best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Establish policies and practices for automation excellence
• Possess a strong aptitude for learning new technologies
• Champion a high bar for quality across the company and help shape the quality engineering culture

Skills

Agile development

QA collaboration

Learning agility

Communication

Automation mindset

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Python

Automation frameworks

SQL

Unix/Linux

Windows

AI tools for software development

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).

Join the team behind one of the industry's most powerful trading platforms and play a key role in delivering exceptional client experiences. As a Software Engineer in Test, you will design and build innovative test automation solutions, validate complex trading workflows, and collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure the highest levels of quality and reliability. You will help shape the future of quality engineering by leveraging AI-driven solutions, developing intelligent tools that improve SDLC effectiveness and efficiency, accelerate delivery, and enhance software quality at scale. This is an opportunity to combine cutting‑edge technology, automation, and financial innovation to make a direct impact on millions of investors.

Role and Responsibility

• Design and develop automation code for trading application
• Facilitate the documentation and process flow for all testing processes and systems sharing deep knowledge to QA engineers across our portfolio of applications
• Lead the conversation to clarify requirements with functional QA Team
• Trouble shoot test environmental/test data issues and debug automation code
• Find work that needs to be done on our software process to help identify bugs for repair and regression prior to a release to our customers
• Gain in-depth knowledge of how new systems function and generating and analyzing data to validate various components and modules of the application.
• Detail Oriented and passionate about delivering great quality software
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Possess a strong aptitude for learning new technologies
• Develop AI tools to expedite software development process
• Act as the tech lead for the automation team, setting best practices, defining test strategies, and ensuring high-quality coverage
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other QA engineers to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and automation plans
• Build scalable and robust automated test suites to support continuous integration and deployment
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and improvement in test infrastructure and coverage
• Participate in code reviews to ensure testability and quality are integrated into the development process
• Mentor and lead other engineers in automation best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Establish policies and practices for automation excellence
• Possess a strong aptitude for learning new technologies
• Champion a high bar for quality across the company and help shape the quality engineering culture

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Proven experience in software quality assurance testing, bringing expertise in Quality processes, tools and metrics
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, automation framework architecture, design, development and scripting languages
• Experience in testing APIs/Web Services. Hands‑on experience in Java, Python or other Object‑Oriented Programming Languages
• Experience with Unix/Linux, Windows
• Experience with SQL
• Experience with AI tools for software development
• Hunger to learn and explore new technologies to optimize the existing process
• Self‑motivated, independent and proactive
• Outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Current working experience with Schwab systems and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software build tools, CI/CD integrations, deployment process and code quality checking tools
• Working knowledge of source control software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high attention to details
• Willingness to learn new technologies and implement in short amount of time
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with software development with AI tools

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