2026 Charles Schwab Technology Intern - Software Engineering

Charles Schwab • Southlake, TX

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About The Position

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. Throughout the 9-week paid Software Engineering Technology internship, there will be inspiring opportunities that welcome you into the Schwab culture, immerse you into your role, and guide you on how to create technology that serves millions of customers. The interactive internship program focuses on a variety of opportunities which feature a business track project, an intern cohort project, learning activities, a dedicated intern leader, networking, and exploring your unique personal strengths! You will help support application design and development, third party product integration, and management of Schwab's technology platforms while gaining hands-on experience with new tools and technologies. Technology interns will also learn about the Software Development Life Cycle and Product Development Lifecycle. Intern responsibilities may include designing, coding, testing, and documenting new or existing software, reviewing code to detect and remove bugs, peer reviewing code for other Schwab engineers, participating in scrum and/or agile projects, and collaborating to understand business needs. Interns will gain experience in technologies that deliver solutions that improve efficiency and productivity of existing, new, and emerging tools! As you begin to invest in your early talent career, personal and professional support will be provided by working alongside a dedicated group of architects, developers, system engineers, and leaders to create concepts and experiences that solve problems for the firm and its clients. Come “challenge the status quo” for the Summer of 2026 and learn what is means to be the next generation of Schwab change makers!

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program
• At least junior level status at a 4-year college or university
• Not already completed bachelor's degree
• Able and willing to relocate at own expense if needed
• Able to commit to working 40 hours a week for the 9 weeks of the internship (June 8, 2026 - August 7, 2026)
• Able to start full time employment during business hours between August 2026 - September 2027
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Majoring in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related subject area
• Demonstrate ability in at least one of the following technologies: Java, Python, C#, .NET, SQL, JavaScript, HTML / CSS
• Basic understanding of object-oriented analysis and design
• Good analytical problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision-making skills
• Passion for solving problems while embracing innovation and experimentation
• Optimism and curiosity with a keen sense of purpose and awareness
• Resourcefulness and flexibility, enjoying cross-functional partnerships and collaboration
• An innovative and questioning demeanor, constantly looking for better ways to do things

Responsibilities

• Support application design and development
• Integrate third party products
• Manage Schwab's technology platforms
• Design, code, test, and document new or existing software
• Review code to detect and remove bugs
• Peer review code for other Schwab engineers
• Participate in scrum and/or agile projects
• Collaborate to understand business needs

Benefits

• Base salary + annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering
• 4-week sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree