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Charles Schwab Austin, TX

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

Rick Wurster

83% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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Charles Schwab locations

Charles Schwab Austin, TX

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

Rick Wurster

83% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Find jobs in Austin

Austin, TX

Get Directions

Reviews

5.0

9 May 2026

Supportive work environment but limited growth opportunities

Sr specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great work environment Excellent values and customer advocacy

Cons

Limited growth outside of client facing roles.

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Interviews

2.8 /5 difficulty

Experience

Mostly positive

63%Positive

Negative17%

How others got an interview

63%
Applied online
Applied online
17%
Recruiter
Recruiter
9%
Employee referral
Employee referral
4%
Campus recruiting
Campus recruiting
3%
Other
Other
3%
Recruitment agency
Recruitment agency
1%
In person
In person

Associate Software Engineer (NERD) Interview

8 May 2026

Anonymous interview candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at Charles Schwab (Austin, TX)

Interview

Interviewed for the Associate Software Engineer / NERD Program role at Charles Schwab. The process was well organized and focused on both technical fundamentals and behavioral fit. The first round was an HR/recruiter screen covering background, interest in Schwab, relocation flexibility, and general behavioral questions. After that, I moved into a manager/team interview that focused on SQL fundamentals, problem solving, data analysis concepts, and basic software engineering knowledge such as OOP, data structures, and workflow logic. There was also strong emphasis on STAR-format behavioral responses and collaboration examples. The interviewers were professional, conversational, and supportive throughout the process. Questions were fair for an early career/new grad role but required preparation in SQL, analytical thinking, and communication. They also wanted candidates who could explain projects clearly and demonstrate ownership, adaptability, and willingness to learn. Timeline was relatively fast, and communication from recruiting was consistent overall. Advice for future candidates: be comfortable discussing your resume in depth, review SQL queries and database concepts, prepare STAR stories, and practice explaining technical concepts in a simple business-focused way.

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