Sr Software Developer

Southlake, TX ; Austin, TX

Requisition ID 2026-124024 Category Engineering & Software Development Position type Regular Pay range USD $57.69 - $67.31 / Hour Application deadline 2026-07-22

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 Technology Services is at the center of how we deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital experiences that help clients confidently manage their financial futures. Within the Online Security Technology organization, this role sits on the Credentials team - focused on building and evolving critical identity, authentication, and access recovery capabilities that protect client data across web and mobile platforms.

As a Sr Software developer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering next-generation credentialing experiences, including identity verification, passkey enablement, and secure access recovery solutions. You’ll work across distributed systems and multiple lines of business, partnering closely with product owners, engineers, and global teams to translate evolving security and user experience needs into resilient, high-quality software.

Success in this role requires strong ownership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to modern application development using cloud-native architectures, API-driven design, and emerging AI-driven development approaches, helping the team continuously improve how secure customer interactions are built and delivered. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen expertise in modern authentication patterns, cloud technologies, and scalable system design while influencing how Schwab protects and enables client access at scale.

What you have

Required Qualifications

Experience in software development and engineering within an Agile environment

Strong proficiency in Java, Angular, and/or .NET for building scalable applications

Experience working with RESTful APIs, JWT tokens, and modern authentication flows

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as GCP and environments like PCF

Experience with databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL

Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes, including GitHub Actions

Experience debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving production incidents independently

Proven ability to design, develop, test, and deliver secure, high-quality software solutions

Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product owners and distributed/offshore teams

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with OAuth 2.0, encryption standards, and secure signing algorithms

Familiarity with fraud detection patterns, identity attack vectors, or security threats (e.g., SMS pumping)

Exposure to modern AI-driven development approaches (e.g., context-driven development, agentic development, prompt engineering)

Experience contributing to system design, architecture decisions, and scalable distributed systems

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Demonstrated ability to identify emerging technology trends and them to improve engineering outcomes

Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and influence stakeholders

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 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

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Eligible Schwabbies receive

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) and employee stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career

Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits

Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment