Specialist, Software Development & Engineering

Your opportunity

At Charles Schwab, our purpose is simple: we champion client’s goals with passion and integrity. Guided by honesty, mutual respect and a commitmentto doing what’s right, we bring innovation, education, and service together to help shape financial futures. Our people are the foundation of our success - they approach their work with curiosity and collaboration, coming together to create solutions that make a meaningful impact for clients and communities. As we expand into India, we are bringing this same culture of inclusion, learning, and opportunity to new talent. Joining us means becoming part of a global team where your work matters and your future can take shape.

Our Hyderabad location is central to Schwab’s growth, bringing together talented people and technology to drive innovation, scale and efficiency. Here, you will work alongside teams who create solutions that support millions of clients every day. The work you do is more than daily operations - it’s a chance to experiment, learn, and build within a values-driven, supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our early growth phase and shape something new, backed by the stability and strength of a Fortune 500 company. Your impact begins on day one, and your contributions will help define our future in the region

Broker Dealer Services Engineering (BDSE) organization is responsible for delivery, engineering and support functions of broker-dealer systems which are critically important to all of Schwab’s lines of business. We are seeking results-oriented professionals in the Software-AI Development & Engineering role to join us in Schwab India GCC during a rapid growth phase, contributing directly to enterprise-scale systems and modernization initiatives.

This role is focused on building scalable, high-quality client-facing systems. As a Software Engineer, you will combine deep engineering expertise with AI-driven development practices to design, build, and modernize enterprise platforms.You will operate in a high-ownership environment where engineers are accountable for outcomes, not just delivery, applying AI automation, agent-based workflows, and spec-driven engineering to accelerate innovation and improve quality.

This is a unique opportunity to shape next-generation AI-enabled software engineering practices within Schwab’s India GCC, driving both productivity and engineering excellence.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, OOP, design patterns, system design, databases, networking, concurrency, testing, CI/CD, and secure coding principles
• Hands-on experience with GenAI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar)
• Proficiency in Java or .Net
• Ability to critically review AI-generated code for bugs, security issues, and code quality
• Working knowledge of agentic workflows, agent development, and spec-driven development, including translating low-level design artifacts into structured specifications that guide AI-assisted implementation
• Proficiency in prompt engineering and custom instruction authoring, with the ability to define and champion team-level standards for effective AI-assisted development

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud platform experience (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Experience modernizing legacy platforms using automation and AI acceleration.
• Ability to drive technical innovation and contribute to engineering standards and strategy.
• Analytical Thinking - Structured, logical problem-solving approach.
• Software Design & Development - Build scalable, reliable, high-quality systems.
• AI-Enabled Engineering - Accelerate delivery using AI tools with strong ownership and accountability.
• Continuous Improvement - Advance AI practices and engineering excellence across teams

What’s in it for you

At Schwab India, you’re empowered to shape your future. We support your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture rooted in trust and collaboration - so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our benefits are designed to care for your wellbeing, your family, and your long-term financial security.

Our base benefits, wellbeing, and total rewards include:

• Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions
• Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more
• Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work
• Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance