Associate - software development engineering

Your opportunity

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is part of a nine-month NERD (New Employee Recruitment and Development) program that blends on-the-job experience with an extensive training curriculum that covers tools, technologies, processes, and soft skills required to be successful in Schwab Technology Services. By pairing the curriculum, on-the-job experience, and web-of-support from others, NERDs are well prepared to succeed in their role which sets the table for future opportunities at Schwab.

What you have

What you will get out of the program

• Mentorship
• Challenging Career Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Development
• Certification Opportunities
• Hands-on Technology Experience
• Knowledge Sharing and Presentation Opportunities
• Exposure to Leadership
• Community of Dedicated and Welcoming Peers
  
  

What you’ll do

As a member of the NERD program, you will be working as an Associate Software Development Engineer on a small team to build the next generation of Schwab technology capabilities. You will be involved fully in the Software Development Lifecycle as you receive and evaluate feature requests, identify the best solution to implement features, code, test, and deploy changes. While coding will be part of your day-to-day workload, you will also be intently involved in the technology planning that will serve Schwab’s clients to be better equipped to own their financial future. We are interviewing for front-end, back-end, and full-stack positions across Schwab Technology Services.

What you have

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Workforce training certifications through coding bootcamps.
• Ability to start full-time with the program on January 26, 2026
• Knowledge of software development practices and processes
• Familiarity with algorithm design and data structures
• Experience with one or more of the following: Java, .NET, C#, HTML / CSS / JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, or Angular
• Familiarity with RESTful web services and / or Cloud APIs, a plus
• UX, Web development, or mobile development, a plus
• Database modeling, a plus
• Inventiveness and eagerness to work with experimental technology
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Passion and interest in solving problems applying innovation and experimentation
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship
  
  

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Workplace Flexibility Program

We're proud to support our employees in a working approach that allows you to bring your best self to work – whether that’s in the office or remote.

• Employees will have the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, spending some time working remotely and sometimes in the office.
• Employees and managers can discuss and decide what works best for them, with additional flexibility available based on their role, business needs, and individual circumstances.
• Subject to change as Schwab is continually evaluating the current environment to best care for the safety and well-being of our employees.
  
  

Why work for us?

Own Your Tomorrow embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees ignite their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a vital role in reinventing a multi- trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth.

Benefits: A competitive and flexible package designed to empower you for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive and flexible package designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further.

Schwab is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status protected by law. Please click here to see the policy. Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on advancing women, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 800-275-1281.

TD Ameritrade, a subsidiary of Charles Schwab, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At TD Ameritrade we believe People Matter. We value diversity and believe that it goes beyond all protected classes, thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.

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