Join Charles Schwab onsite to secure AI-driven applications across the software development lifecycle.

Protect Schwab’s predictive, generative, and agentic AI capabilities throughout the software development lifecycle
Build scalable AI security standards and guardrails including security architecture, testing capabilities, monitoring solutions, and risk controls
Strengthen the security of AI-enabled applications, models, APIs, and software supply chains
Assess emerging threats, evaluate risk, and turn complex findings into actionable security solutions
Support teams in making security decisions, remediating vulnerabilities, and scaling secure AI capabilities

5+ years of experience in application security, security engineering, software engineering, or a related cybersecurity discipline
Experience implementing and governing secure SDLC practices
Experience with application security and API security, including authentication and authorization
Hands-on experience with threat modeling, vulnerability management, and software supply chain security
Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern application architecture
Proficiency in Python, Java, C#, Go, JavaScript, or another programming language

Experience securing Generative AI, Large Language Models, Agentic AI platforms, or machine learning systems
Experience performing penetration testing on web, mobile, and thick client applications
Experience working with LLMs to build agents and AI harnesses for business problem solving
Knowledge of AI threats including prompt injections, model abuse, model poisoning, data leakage, and excessive agency
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, or MITRE ATLAS
Experience with security testing, observability, and production monitoring
Ability to evaluate complex risks, make sound decisions, and develop scalable solutions
Strong ability to communicate technical risks and collaborate across development, architecture, platform engineering, and security teams
CISSP, CSSLP, cloud security, AI security, or another relevant industry certification

USD 125,000 - 160,000 per year
In addition to the salary range, the role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation and volunteering
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
Eligible Schwabbies receive 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
Eligible Schwabbies receive Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
Eligible Schwabbies receive Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
Eligible Schwabbies receive Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment

Application Security Engineer - AI Engineer

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