Charles Schwab · 3 days ago
Principal Blockchain Architect - Cybersecurity
Richfield, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expCharles Schwab is seeking a visionary and technically proficient Principal Blockchain Technology Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of blockchain-based solutions within the financial services sector. This role will be instrumental in shaping the company's blockchain strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant architectures that support digital assets.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end architecture of blockchain platforms, including consensus mechanisms, smart contract frameworks, and integration with legacy financial systems
Design scalable and secure distributed ledger solutions tailored to financial use cases such as payments, clearing and settlement, identity management, and asset tokenization
Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain protocols based on business requirements
Define technical security standards, best practices, and governance models for secure blockchain development and deployment
Collaborate with engineering teams to build and maintain secure blockchain infrastructure, APIs, and smart contracts
Ensure high performance, fault tolerance, and data integrity across blockchain nodes and networks
Implement robust security measures including cryptographic techniques, identity and access management, and secure key storage
Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., AML/KYC, GDPR, SEC guidelines) in blockchain implementations
Help implement holistic security measures across the cybersecurity program pertaining to the safe development and monitoring of digital assets
Stay abreast of emerging blockchain trends, technologies, and regulatory developments
Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on blockchain opportunities and risks
Work cross-functionally with product, legal, compliance, and operations teams
Mentor junior architects and developers in blockchain principles and development practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in software architecture, with 5+ years in blockchain technologies
Deep understanding of cryptographic principles, distributed systems, and consensus algorithms
Proven experience designing and deploying blockchain solutions in financial environments
Familiarity with smart contract languages and blockchain platforms
Strong knowledge of financial services workflows and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience with DeFi protocols, digital identity, and token economics
Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
Benefits
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
Company
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