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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-124635
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $150,600.00 - $205,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-08-04
Your opportunity
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). Join a technology team focused on building the next generation of platforms powering Schwab’s Workplace Services business. In this role, you’ll design and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade applications that support millions of retirement plan participants while helping modernize critical systems, user experiences, and integration capabilities. You'll collaborate with engineers, architects, product partners, and business stakeholders to influence technical direction, accelerate innovation, and improve platform stability, performance, and resilience across a growing portfolio of applications. Using your expertise in Enterprise Architecture/System Design, C#/.NET Core, Artificial Intelligence, Angular/TypeScript, RESTful Services, SQL, and Application Performance & Scalability, you’ll help deliver secure, high-quality solutions that improve customer experiences and enable future business growth. These are the primary skills that will be assessed during the interview process and are directly tied to success in the role. As part of our commitment to continuous learning and skill development, you'll have opportunities to evaluate emerging AI technologies, expand your enterprise architecture expertise, strengthen modern engineering practices, and deepen your knowledge of large-scale distributed systems supporting mission-critical business platforms.
What you have
Required qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Architecture/System Design to design scalable services, architecture patterns, and modern platforms that support high-volume enterprise applications and business growth.
- Designs enterprise-level services, systems, and architecture patterns, including working knowledge of Domain Driven Design.
- Proven ability to leverage C#/.NET Core to build, modernize, and enhance enterprise applications while maintaining reliability, maintainability, and performance.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Artificial Intelligence technologies and AI-enabled developer tools to improve engineering productivity, software quality, and innovation outcomes.
- Exposure to Angular/TypeScript to deliver responsive, modern web applications and user experiences that support business-critical workflows.
- Proven expertise in RESTful Services/API Development to enable secure, scalable integrations across internal and external platforms.
- Strong SQL and Relational Database Development skills used to support transaction processing, data aggregation, and backend service integration.
- Demonstrated ability to improve Application Performance & Scalability by optimizing system stability, resilience, availability, and customer experience at scale.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience applying Domain Driven Design principles to enterprise application architecture.
- Experience with modern authentication and authorization frameworks, including OAuth 2, SAML, and JWT.
- Experience implementing web accessibility standards and inclusive user experiences.
- Experience utilizing test-driven and behavior-driven development approaches to improve software quality.
- Experience participating in Agile and Scrum-based software delivery teams.
- Passion for evaluating emerging technologies and translating innovation into measurable business value.
Learning and skill development opportunities
At Schwab, we believe skills are developed through meaningful work, mentorship, training, and continuous learning. Including skills in job postings helps candidates understand what will be evaluated during interviews, how those skills are used in the role, and what new capabilities they can develop after joining the team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Expand your expertise in enterprise-scale platform modernization and architecture leadership.
- Gain hands-on experience evaluating and operationalizing emerging AI development tools and frameworks.
- Strengthen skills in large-scale distributed application design, performance tuning, and resiliency engineering.
- Develop deeper expertise in modern security, API integration, and cloud-ready engineering practices.
- Learn from experienced technical leaders who support knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional growth.
- Contribute to challenging, meaningful work that directly impacts millions of Schwab clients and participants.
"In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities."
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
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Location: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-124635
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $150,600.00 - $205,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-08-04
Your opportunity
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). Join a technology team focused on building the next generation of platforms powering Schwab’s Workplace Services business. In this role, you’ll design and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade applications that support millions of retirement plan participants while helping modernize critical systems, user experiences, and integration capabilities. You'll collaborate with engineers, architects, product partners, and business stakeholders to influence technical direction, accelerate innovation, and improve platform stability, performance, and resilience across a growing portfolio of applications. Using your expertise in Enterprise Architecture/System Design, C#/.NET Core, Artificial Intelligence, Angular/TypeScript, RESTful Services, SQL, and Application Performance & Scalability, you’ll help deliver secure, high-quality solutions that improve customer experiences and enable future business growth. These are the primary skills that will be assessed during the interview process and are directly tied to success in the role. As part of our commitment to continuous learning and skill development, you'll have opportunities to evaluate emerging AI technologies, expand your enterprise architecture expertise, strengthen modern engineering practices, and deepen your knowledge of large-scale distributed systems supporting mission-critical business platforms.
What you have
Required qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Architecture/System Design to design scalable services, architecture patterns, and modern platforms that support high-volume enterprise applications and business growth.
- Designs enterprise-level services, systems, and architecture patterns, including working knowledge of Domain Driven Design.
- Proven ability to leverage C#/.NET Core to build, modernize, and enhance enterprise applications while maintaining reliability, maintainability, and performance.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Artificial Intelligence technologies and AI-enabled developer tools to improve engineering productivity, software quality, and innovation outcomes.
- Exposure to Angular/TypeScript to deliver responsive, modern web applications and user experiences that support business-critical workflows.
- Proven expertise in RESTful Services/API Development to enable secure, scalable integrations across internal and external platforms.
- Strong SQL and Relational Database Development skills used to support transaction processing, data aggregation, and backend service integration.
- Demonstrated ability to improve Application Performance & Scalability by optimizing system stability, resilience, availability, and customer experience at scale.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience applying Domain Driven Design principles to enterprise application architecture.
- Experience with modern authentication and authorization frameworks, including OAuth 2, SAML, and JWT.
- Experience implementing web accessibility standards and inclusive user experiences.
- Experience utilizing test-driven and behavior-driven development approaches to improve software quality.
- Experience participating in Agile and Scrum-based software delivery teams.
- Passion for evaluating emerging technologies and translating innovation into measurable business value.
Learning and skill development opportunities
At Schwab, we believe skills are developed through meaningful work, mentorship, training, and continuous learning. Including skills in job postings helps candidates understand what will be evaluated during interviews, how those skills are used in the role, and what new capabilities they can develop after joining the team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Expand your expertise in enterprise-scale platform modernization and architecture leadership.
- Gain hands-on experience evaluating and operationalizing emerging AI development tools and frameworks.
- Strengthen skills in large-scale distributed application design, performance tuning, and resiliency engineering.
- Develop deeper expertise in modern security, API integration, and cloud-ready engineering practices.
- Learn from experienced technical leaders who support knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional growth.
- Contribute to challenging, meaningful work that directly impacts millions of Schwab clients and participants.
"In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities."
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
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Senior Software Engineering
Document your degree's specialty occupation alignment
PERM requires your role to be classified as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline, gather transcripts and any credential evaluation now so your employer's attorney can build the labor certification file without delays.
Search verified PERM sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Senior Software Engineering roles by employers with documented PERM filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already run the DOL labor certification process for this job title, rather than employers who are open to sponsorship in theory but have never actually filed.
Ask about prevailing wage levels before accepting an offer
DOL assigns your role a prevailing wage level (I through IV) based on duties and experience. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that level for the PERM to be certified. Cross-reference your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, so you're not surprised by a wage amendment after filing starts.
Prioritize employers already enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment is a prerequisite for STEM OPT extensions and is a reliable signal that an employer has the HR infrastructure to manage PERM and I-140 filings. Senior engineering roles at E-Verify-enrolled companies typically move through the sponsorship process with fewer administrative disruptions.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 before your I-140 is filed
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer will likely file an EB-3. If you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate the position requires an advanced degree, an EB-2 filing may apply. The category affects your priority date queue, so clarify which petition your employer intends to file before the I-140 is submitted to USCIS.
Target companies that run concurrent PERM cycles
Some larger tech employers run PERM filings in cohort batches, starting labor certifications for new hires shortly after onboarding. Identifying these employers during your job search, rather than negotiating sponsorship after joining, significantly reduces the gap between your start date and your priority date at DOL.
Green Card Senior Software Engineering: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Senior Software Engineering roles?
Most Senior Software Engineering positions are sponsored under EB-3 (skilled workers and professionals requiring a bachelor's degree) or EB-2 (positions requiring an advanced degree or candidates with strong credentials). If your employer can demonstrate the role genuinely requires a master's degree, an EB-2 petition through USCIS is possible. The distinction affects your priority date queue and wait times, so confirm the intended category before your employer files the I-140.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a senior software engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period, an annual lottery cap, and no path to permanent residency on its own. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration pathway with no annual lottery. The EB-3 category has no per-petition cap, though country-of-birth backlogs apply to nationals of India and China. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to a green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a software engineering role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For Senior Software Engineering positions, this typically involves job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices run over a defined period. DOL then reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. Only after PERM certification can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How can I find Senior Software Engineering jobs with active green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Senior Software Engineering roles by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, which removes the guesswork of identifying genuinely sponsoring companies. Searching this way surfaces positions where the employer has already run the full labor certification process for this job title, not just roles where an employer has indicated general openness to sponsorship.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and this is the standard path for most foreign software engineers already working in the U.S. Your employer can file PERM and the I-140 while you remain on H-1B. Once your priority date becomes current, you can file for adjustment of status on Form I-485 without needing to leave the country. Under AC21 portability rules, you may also change employers while your I-485 is pending, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification.