Director, Quantitative Software Engineer

Your opportunityAt 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 enables the future of how clients manage their money by delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions that support investing, financial planning, and wealth management. Within Schwab Asset Management Technology, you will help advance the platforms, data, and research capabilities that power investment insights and product innovation.As a Director, Quantitative Software Engineer - Research Lead, you will partner closely with quantitative researchers, investment professionals, and technology teams to accelerate research, model development, and product delivery. You will solve complex technical challenges, design scalable research and data platforms, and transform innovative investment concepts into production-ready solutions. Success in this role requires strong collaboration, analytical thinking, adaptability, and technical leadership as you help build reusable capabilities that improve research effectiveness, support data-driven decisions, and enable the delivery of differentiated investment products across the enterprise.What you haveRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience8+ years of software engineering experience developing quantitative applications, research platforms, or data-intensive solutions using Python and/or similar languages such as R, Julia, or MATLABExperience partnering directly with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, or investment professionalsExperience designing, building, and supporting scalable data pipelines and analytical platformsKnowledge of quantitative research workflows, including data acquisition, model development, backtesting, validation, and deploymentExperience designing data models, data integration solutions, and data storage architecturesExperience developing data visualization and analytical tools that support research and decision-makingExperience implementing data governance, lineage tracking, monitoring, and data quality controlsExperience balancing research flexibility with enterprise standards for reliability, reproducibility, security, and supportabilityExperience with modern software engineering practices, source control, automated testing, containerization, CI/CD, and deployment automationDemonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and thrive in ambiguous environmentsStrong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, or a related fieldExperience productionizing quantitative models and research methodologies supporting investment productsExperience building reusable platforms, frameworks, libraries, or shared servicesExperience applying AI/ML, generative AI, distributed computing, or cloud-native technologies to research and analytics challengesExperience influencing technology strategy through investment industry and market insightsExperience developing visualization, exploratory analytics, or decision-support solutionsDemonstrated track record of innovation and continuous improvementExperience mentoring engineers, researchers, or other technical professionalsAbility to communicate complex quantitative and technical concepts to diverse audiencesDemonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive informationIn addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.What’s in it for youAt 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 planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insuranceReference: View phone number on click.appcast.io