R&D Software Engineer

Charles Schwab

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Multiple Locations

Why you should apply for a job to Charles Schwab:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 67% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 75% would recommend this company to other women
  • 69% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • After 5 years of service at Schwab, employees are eligible for one month of Sabbatical leave.
  • Paid parental leave and reimbursement to help offset adoption or surrogacy expenses for eligible employees.
  • Mentorship program opportunities and competitive tuition reimbursement program to invest in employees’ success.
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    Position summary

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    • Independently research and learn a new area/field, define and conduct relevant experiments, present key results, and work with stakeholders to identify valuable use cases

    • Assist with experimentation, testing, and iteration on early-stage concepts and technical ideas.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional partners on research initiatives, platform integrations, and exploratory projects.

    • Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, demos, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

    • Clearly document work and communicate progress, challenges, and learnings to the broader team.

    What you have

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.

    • 2-5 years of professional experience, internships, or academic project work in software engineering or applied research.

    • Exposure to one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript/Node.js.

    • Foundational understanding of modern software development practices.

    • Interest in emerging technologies such as AI/ML systems, agent-based architectures, or decentralized technologies.

    • Ability to work effectively in ambiguous problem spaces with guidance and mentorship.

    • Strong collaboration skills, curiosity, and a growth mindset.

    What Success Looks Like in This Role

    • Delivers reliable, well-structured code for research prototypes and experiments.

    • Learns quickly from feedback and applies best practices over time.

    • Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in exploring new technologies.

    • Builds strong working relationships across the R&D team and partner organizations.

    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

    Why you should apply for a job to Charles Schwab:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 67% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 75% would recommend this company to other women
  • 69% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • After 5 years of service at Schwab, employees are eligible for one month of Sabbatical leave.
  • Paid parental leave and reimbursement to help offset adoption or surrogacy expenses for eligible employees.
  • Mentorship program opportunities and competitive tuition reimbursement program to invest in employees’ success.