[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Charles Schwab jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/charles-schwab/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Charles Schwab · Austin, TX # Automation Engineer Austin, Texas, United States Full-time {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': 'USD', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'minValue': 91800, 'maxValue': 204100, 'unitText': 'YEAR'}} Operations Listed on Charles Schwab’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Charles Schwab’s careers site →](https://www.schwabjobs.com/job/austin/automation-engineer/33727/100815748144) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Charles Schwab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/charles-schwab/) / Automation Engineer ## Job description 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. ### Role Summary Join a team responsible for ensuring software quality and release readiness across critical applications. The Automation Engineer plays a key role in designing, developing, maintaining, and executing automated testing solutions that support application delivery and production stability. Working closely with development teams and business partners, this role provides opportunities to build deep technical expertise, influence testing practices, and improve automation capabilities across the organization. The position also provides leadership opportunities through mentoring Junior Automation Engineers and driving continuous improvement initiatives. ### Key Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites while creating high-quality test plans and test cases aligned to business and technical requirements. Perform defect triage, root cause analysis, defect tracking, and partner with Application Development teams to drive issue resolution. Develop test data strategies, identify testing risks, recommend mitigation plans, and evaluate opportunities for process and technical improvements. Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and technology teams to validate requirements and acceptance criteria while building strong technical partnerships. Mentor Junior Automation Engineers by providing technical guidance, reviewing testing artifacts, and promoting automation best practices. What you have To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of 'challenging the status quo,' this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have. ### Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining automated tests using Java-based automation frameworks. Experience with Java, Selenium, Cucumber, REST APIs, Oracle, JUnit, Gradle, and Swagger. Experience working in Windows, Linux, and Unix environments. Solid understanding of SDLC principles, testing methodologies, defect management processes, and how applications interact across distributed environments. Experience translating business requirements and acceptance criteria into effective test coverage. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. ### Preferred Qualifications Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior automation engineers. Familiarity with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle Coherence, Java RMI, and Jira. Knowledge of financial markets or financial operations. 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Austin, Texas, United States - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': 'USD', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'minValue': 91800, 'maxValue': 204100, 'unitText': 'YEAR'}}[Apply on Charles Schwab’s careers site →](https://www.schwabjobs.com/job/austin/automation-engineer/33727/100815748144) ## More jobs at Charles Schwab ### [2027 Financial Service & Support Intern - Austin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/charles-schwab/jobs/89ef3d4697b98cfe2d11/) Austin, Texas, United States ### [Associate Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/charles-schwab/jobs/966fb61fc5743e883679/) Austin, Texas, United States ### [Senior Site Reliability Engineer ( SRE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/charles-schwab/jobs/5924e5670b0c7716beb4/) Austin, Texas, United States ### [Software Development Engineer in Test](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/charles-schwab/jobs/31ac70d21654c4d7b3bc/) Austin, Texas, United States ### [VP, Branch Manager - National Branch - Greater Metro](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/charles-schwab/jobs/058d3ac64905bfd88d76/) Austin, Texas, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sr Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/bf966a939210aa419fa2/) Genuine Parts · Chicago, IL ### [Motion Automation Intelligence - Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/793907785cb9822dc42d/) Genuine Parts · Salisbury, NC ### [Automation Sr Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/ede2426f8473c2ca3c01/) Vertiv Holdings · Austin, TX, United States ### [Software Test Automation Engineer Sr - E3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4e255167a10815dc91e8/) Lockheed Martin · Huntsville, AL ### [Senior Building Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/73ea4a8e6f2cbc47d4e8/) Comfort Systems USA · Woburn, MA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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