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# Manager, Software Development & Engineering

- **Company:** TD Ameritrade
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,600 - $214,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.schwabjobs.com/financial-consultant-academy-opportunity-branch-network

## About the Role

* 7+ years of senior engineering leadership experience at the Manager level or equivalent, including leading global teams in hybrid cloud environments.
 * Experience developing and supporting Microsoft C# and .NET applications across Linux, Windows, and cloud environments.
 * Practical experience applying GenAI and AI-assisted development tools within software engineering workflows.
 * Strong experience designing or operating distributed data platforms using NoSQL and relational database technologies such as Aerospike, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
 * Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud architecture and application modernization, including migrations to platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), or Red Hat OpenShift.
 * Experience with enterprise messaging and event-driven technologies such as Kafka and IBM MQ.
 * Demonstrated success leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives and delivering measurable business, engineering, or operational outcomes.
 * Strong foundation in modern software engineering practices, architecture, and delivery models, with the ability to improve quality, scalability, and engineering effectiveness.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead transformational change while maintaining system stability, quality, and delivery commitments.
 * Strong problem-solving, decision-making, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear direction for technical and business stakeholders.
 * Bachelors degree or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience transforming engineering organizations from legacy development practices to modern, automated, AI-enabled software delivery approaches.
 * Systems-thinking capability with experience aligning people, processes, architecture, and platform strategy to achieve scalable outcomes.
 * Ability to make sound decisions and deliver results in ambiguous, complex, and rapidly changing technology environments.
 * Demonstrated ability to influence, build trust, and create alignment across engineering, product, architecture, and other cross-functional teams.
 * Experience developing engineering talent and building a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, adaptability, and improvement.

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.