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The R&D Software Engineer will be part of a small development team to conduct research on emerging technology and user trends, create innovative concepts to improve Schwab's customer experience, implement prototypes and present them to Schwab Leadership teams. Our team is responsible for conducting experiments that yield learnings to the business and technology teams, inspiring them to take successful concepts to production. The R&D team, by design, works in sandbox environments and develops proofs-of-concept (PoC) to advise and catalyze production product backlogs.
Job Responsibility:
Collaborate with and mentor a small group of engineers working on R&D initiatives, exploratory technologies, and PoCs
Present functional prototypes and concepts to Schwab executives and stakeholders
Work cross-functionally with Schwab Technology and product teams to coordinate demos, discussions, ideation sessions, and strategic planning
Anticipate emerging technology advancements that could impact Schwab’s products or customer experience
Stay current on technology and industry trends
contribute to team knowledge growth
Analyze consumer, business, and technical trends to inform R&D plans and experiments
Experiment independently to discover new insights, solve challenges, and explore new technology directions
Think creatively and push boundaries while leading others to do the same
Requirements:
6–8 years in software/computer engineering or similar technical roles
2–4 years working specifically in Artificial Intelligence, with an emphasis on Generative AI
Experience with Gen-AI and associated technologies (LLMs, PyTorch/TensorFlow, Transformer models)
Strong understanding and passion for data analysis
Demonstrated success working in diverse team environments
Ability to quickly prototype, innovate, and find new ways to solve complex problems
Clear and confident communication skills for both small and large audiences
Ability to articulate direction, decisions, and technology recommendations
Experience mentoring junior engineers on frameworks, best practices, and solution design
Passion for high-quality engineering
intolerance for poor design or execution
Strong desire to “wow” customers and create visible business impact
Nice to have:
Experience developing industry prototypes, PoCs, and sandbox experiments
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate trends into actionable project direction
Experience facilitating demos, ideation sessions, and planning workshops with senior leaders
Background integrating market research, technical insights, and consumer behavior into R&D strategies
Financial services or fintech industry experience (highly desirable)
What we offer:
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