Mobile SDET, Software Development Engineer in Test

About the role

At 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).

As a Mobile Software Development Engineer in Test, you will help deliver high-quality experiences that millions of Schwab clients depend on to manage and grow their financial futures. Working within Schwab Technology Services, you will design and enhance automated testing solutions that ensure reliability, performance, and quality across native mobile applications. Using test automation, quality assurance, software development, problem solving, collaboration, communication, continuous improvement, and leadership skills, you will help accelerate delivery, improve client experiences, and promote confidence in every mobile release. Your work will directly support innovative mobile capabilities ranging from account management to complex trading experiences. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and technology partners in an agile environment while continuing to grow your expertise in mobile platforms, quality engineering, automation frameworks, and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance automated testing solutions for native mobile applications
• Ensure reliability, performance, and quality across mobile releases
• Apply quality assurance practices to validate functionality and release readiness
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and technology partners in an agile environment
• Identify root causes and resolve complex quality issues
• Improve testing processes through continuous improvement practices

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain automated testing solutions using Test Automation skills
• Ability to apply Quality Assurance practices to validate functionality, reliability, and release readiness
• Strong Software Development capability using Java or comparable object-oriented programming languages
• Demonstrated Problem Solving skills to identify root causes and resolve complex quality issues
• Ability to collaborate effectively within Agile teams and across technical and business stakeholders
• Strong Communication skills used to explain testing status, quality risks, and recommendations
• Ability to improve testing processes through Continuous Improvement practices
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors including mentoring, coordination, and influence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mobile application testing across iOS and Android platforms
• Experience with Appium, XCUI, Espresso, CI/CD practices, or related testing technologies
• Experience using quality metrics and test coverage analysis to improve delivery outcomes
• Experience supporting distributed Agile teams
• Financial services, trading platform, or highly regulated industry experience
• Experience adopting emerging testing technologies and AI-assisted development tools

Learning Opportunities

• Strengthen expertise in advanced mobile automation frameworks and test architecture
• Learn quality engineering strategy and risk-based testing approaches
• Gain experience in Agile delivery and release management practices
• Develop skills in AI-assisted engineering workflows and test development
• Build cross-functional leadership and stakeholder communication abilities
• Enhance mobile platform quality, performance, and reliability engineering skills

Skill Development Values

At Schwab, we believe skills can be developed through meaningful work, collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning. We value candidates who demonstrate transferable skills, learning agility, curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We invest in your growth through challenging work, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and ongoing opportunities to expand your technical and leadership capabilities.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• 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