Director, Principal Data Architect at Charles Schwab Inc., Austin, TX

Director, Principal Data Architect at Charles Schwab Inc. in Austin, TX. Full-time. $221,000 to $249,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Posted Date

2 hours ago (11/2/2026 12:01 PM)

Category

Engineering & Software Development

Salary Range

USD $221,000.00 - $249,000.00 / Year

Application deadline

11/12/2026

Position Type

Full time

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).

Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.

The Principal Data Architect shapes enterprise data architecture and guides significant decisions across data management, analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud platforms, and operational data solutions. The role translates business priorities into target-state architectures, roadmaps, reusable patterns, standards, and practical delivery guidance. As a senior individual contributor, this architect works across organizational boundaries to align stakeholders, constructively challenge designs, and connect near-term delivery decisions to the firm’s long-term data strategy.
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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: