Staff Software Engineer – Conversion and Optimization

Job Overview

Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will be deeply involved in the technical aspects of integrating our cutting-edge Fintech solutions with clients' systems. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into effective solutions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless and robust integration of our platform with diverse client environments.

Responsibilities

Technical Design & Architecture: Develop and document detailed technical designs for integrating our Fintech solutions with client systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Collaborate with architects and engineers to define optimal solutions.

API Integration & Strategy: Design, develop, and maintain robust API integrations, leveraging RESTful APIs, webhooks, and other relevant technologies. Implement complex data transformations and mappings. Contribute to API design principles and integration best practices.

Multi-Language SDK Development & Evangelism: Drive the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of client-side Software Development Kits (SDKs) across various programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Go, etc.) to significantly simplify and accelerate client integration processes. Act as a technical evangelist, providing guidance and support to external developers utilizing our SDKs.

Testing & Quality Assurance: Design and execute comprehensive test plans to validate integration functionality, security, and performance. Identify and resolve integration defects.

Technical Documentation & Enablement: Create and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation, including API specifications, detailed integration guides, multi-language SDK documentation, and effective troubleshooting guides, enabling seamless adoption for our clients and partners.

Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to integrations, providing timely and effective solutions to clients. Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.

Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends within the Fintech space, evaluating new tools and technologies for potential integration into our solutions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership: Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development, core engineering, sales, and customer support, to ensure the successful delivery and ongoing success of integration projects. Provide technical leadership within the team.

AI-Driven Development: Proficient in applying AI-native principles to software engineering challenges. Capable of identifying opportunities where artificial intelligence and machine learning can be strategically used to enhance solution quality, optimize workflows, and accelerate product delivery.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Expert in designing and conducting experimentation frameworks, including A/B testing and controlled experiments. Deep expertise in funnel optimization, leveraging advanced analytical techniques and data insights to drive key decision-making processes and influence the strategic direction of product development.

How you will lead

• Architecting and developing software, prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POC).
• Leading the gathering of functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning.
• Acting as the technical subject matter expert: Mentoring fellow engineers, demonstrating technical expertise, and leading a small team solving challenging programming and design problems.
• Roughly 70-80% hands-on coding.
• Generate technical documentation and presentations to communicate architectural and design options and educate development teams and business users.
• Resolve defects/bugs during testing, pre-production, production, and post-release patches.
• Work cross-functionally with various Intuit teams including product management, various product lines, and/or business units to drive forward results.
• Demonstrate a passion for developing well architected, elegant solutions.
• Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a software engineering or integration role, with a strong preference for experience within the Fintech industry.
• Deep understanding of API design principles (RESTful APIs, GraphQL), data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in at least one server-side programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Javascript, Go).
• Experience with database technologies such as SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is crucial.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and security protocols relevant to the Fintech space (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, encryption standards).
• Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies. Experience with automated testing is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Bonus Points:

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with specific payment processing technologies or relevant Fintech platforms.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate).
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of personal technical projects.

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is: 

Bay Area California $ 197,000- 266,500