Software Development Engineer Intern Jobs in Charlotte, NC

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Generate Interest Join LPL Financial's Quality Engineering team and help ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the technology solutions that support advisors and clients across the organization. As a Senior Engineer, Software Development Test (QE), you will play a key role in advancing test automation, quality engineering practices, and continuous testing strategies across modern applications and platforms. This is an opportunity to work alongside talented engineering teams, influence software quality from design through deployment, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality technology solutions at scale. If you're passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and driving engineering excellence through quality‑first practices, we'd love to hear from you.

LPL Financial is seeking a Senior Engineer, Software Development Test (QE) to design, implement, and execute comprehensive quality engineering strategies across a variety of technology platforms and applications. This role is responsible for developing automated testing solutions, validating software functionality and performance, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality software delivery throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and test suites for web, API, and enterprise applications.
• Create and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to ensure coverage of functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, business stakeholders, and other technology teams to define testing strategies and quality standards.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects, partnering with development teams to support issue resolution and validation.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, performance, security, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Integrate automated testing solutions into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery and release quality.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and code reviews to promote testability and quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Monitor test execution results, quality metrics, and defect trends, providing regular status updates to project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the improvement of quality engineering tools, processes, standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior quality engineers and support the growth of quality‑focused engineering practices across the organization.

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast‑paced, team‑oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles.
• Experience designing and developing automated testing solutions using tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, NUnit, Postman, JMeter, or similar technologies.
• Proficiency in at least one object‑oriented programming language, such as Java, C#, or Python.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience performing API testing, database validation using SQL, and non‑functional testing activities including performance or security testing.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to develop and execute quality engineering strategies across complex technology environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, automation, and engineering excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with cloud‑based testing environments and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience with performance testing tools, security testing methodologies, and test data management strategies.
• Experience within the financial services, fintech, or regulated industry environments.

Pay Range: $91,400.00 - $152,400.00 Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as

• 401K matching
• health benefits
• employee stock options
• paid time off
• volunteer time off

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor‑mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities.

Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews: LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card.

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

EAC 5.19.26 LPL Financial is the nation's largest independent broker‑dealer.* Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it's important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long‑term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page.