Senior Manager, Systems Engineering Senior (IC)
Your Opportunity
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 commitment to 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
What you have
Required Skills
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3–5+ years in people leadership roles
Proven experience managing medium to large, complex programs with multiple dependencies
Experience in financial services or brokerage domain preferred Technical & Leadership Expertise
Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and enterprise software engineering practices
Experience building and operating highly available, scalable distributed systems
Hands-on experience or strong exposure to mainframe and modern distributed ecosystems
AI & Modern Engineering Capabilities
Demonstrated experience driving AI-assisted engineering adoption & AI-DLC
Familiarity with Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI coding assistants) and their application in enterprise environments
Understanding of automation, agentic workflows, and AI-driven productivity acceleration (preferred practical exposure)
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong coaching, mentoring, and talent development capabilities
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, globally distributed environments
Self-starter with strong prioritization and multitasking capabilities
Technical Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to analyze, propose and implement timely, cost effective, quality solutions for all issues or problems within area of responsibility
Demonstrated ability to facilitate technical discussions and drive solutions forward to achieve business needs and ensure alignment to strategic technology vision
Demonstrated past experience with designing or working with highly available and reliable systems including work on technical design, defining SLAs, KPIs for tracking and improving software reliability
Experience facilitating issue intervention and driving improvements
Skills in risks identification, tracking and planned mitigation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preffered Skills
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and continuous delivery practices
•Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Rally, ChangeMan, BMC Remedy
•Experience leading large-scale modernization programs using GenAI and automation
•Proven ability to drive innovation, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional programs
•Experience building inclusive, high-performance team cultures
•Managing Performance – Goal setting, coaching, and performance management
•Fostering Teamwork – Driving collaboration and team effectiveness
•Results Orientation – Delivering measurable outcomes aligned to business goals
•Strategic Thinking – Driving long-term vision and transformation
•Fostering Diversity – Promoting inclusion and equitable practices
•Written & Verbal Communication – Clear articulation across audiences
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
What you are good at
What you have
Required Skills
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3–5+ years in people leadership roles
Proven experience managing medium to large, complex programs with multiple dependencies
Experience in financial services or brokerage domain preferred Technical & Leadership Expertise
Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and enterprise software engineering practices
Experience building and operating highly available, scalable distributed systems
Hands-on experience or strong exposure to mainframe and modern distributed ecosystems
AI & Modern Engineering Capabilities
Demonstrated experience driving AI-assisted engineering adoption & AI-DLC
Familiarity with Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI coding assistants) and their application in enterprise environments
Understanding of automation, agentic workflows, and AI-driven productivity acceleration (preferred practical exposure)
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong coaching, mentoring, and talent development capabilities
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, globally distributed environments
Self-starter with strong prioritization and multitasking capabilities
Technical Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to analyze, propose and implement timely, cost effective, quality solutions for all issues or problems within area of responsibility
Demonstrated ability to facilitate technical discussions and drive solutions forward to achieve business needs and ensure alignment to strategic technology vision
Demonstrated past experience with designing or working with highly available and reliable systems including work on technical design, defining SLAs, KPIs for tracking and improving software reliability
Experience facilitating issue intervention and driving improvements
Skills in risks identification, tracking and planned mitigation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preffered Skills
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and continuous delivery practices
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Rally, ChangeMan, BMC Remedy
• Experience leading large-scale modernization programs using GenAI and automation
• Proven ability to drive innovation, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional programs
• Experience building inclusive, high-performance team cultures
• Managing Performance – Goal setting, coaching, and performance management
• Fostering Teamwork – Driving collaboration and team effectiveness
• Results Orientation – Delivering measurable outcomes aligned to business goals
• Strategic Thinking – Driving long-term vision and transformation
• Fostering Diversity – Promoting inclusion and equitable practices
• Written & Verbal Communication – Clear articulation across audiences
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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The benefits of working at Schwab : a package designed to empower your health, wealth, career and life. Schwab is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
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