Staff Software Engineer
Company 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.
Job Overview
Intuit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Core Tax Experience engineering team. This team is responsible for developing a user-centric and tax-compliant experience for TurboTax, Intuit’s flagship product. The Staff Software Engineer will play a crucial role in defining the future of tax compliance for millions of users. Responsibilities include the design, development, and maintenance of the TurboTax user interface and experience.
The primary objective is to create a fluid and intuitive tax filing experience, guiding users through tax preparation complexities while ensuring accuracy and adherence to all applicable tax regulations. This encompasses refining and optimizing existing workflows, as well as conceptualizing and developing innovative, next-generation user experiences leveraging Generative AI capabilities.
By joining the Core Tax Experience team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of millions of taxpayers, helping them navigate the complexities of tax season with ease and confidence. You will also be at the forefront of innovation in the tax software industry, developing cutting-edge solutions that leverage the latest advancements in AI and machine learning to deliver a truly personalized and intelligent tax filing experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to translate user needs and business requirements into technical solutions.
- Design and implement scalable, robust, and maintainable software components that integrate seamlessly with the broader TurboTax ecosystem.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in the areas of AI and machine learning, and identify opportunities to apply them to enhance the user experience.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow and develop their skills.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is:
Southern California $184,500 - $250,000This position will 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 pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related area or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of total experience delivering enterprise-class applications
- Solid foundation in writing scalable application code following best practices of accessibility, internationalization, and instrumentation
- Experience with creating Gen AI powered applications
- Experience with cross-browser, cross-platform, and design constraints on the web and mobile
- Solid knowledge of algorithms and design patterns
- Proficiency in UI languages like React and mid-tier languages like Java
- Experience with test automation: TDD, unit/integration/functional testing
- Experience with Relational Database Design and Implementation
- Interest in building CI/CD pipelines
- Practical experience in developing applications using microservices, container technologies, container management systems such as Kubernetes, Mesos, etc
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is Southern California $184,500 - 250,000. This position will 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.
Career Path
Mobility plays an important role for our engineering community. In addition to vertical growth, our teams offer lateral growth opportunities. Whether it’s working on a different tech stack or product, Intuit will help you get to the next step in your career.
- Software Engineer 1 & 2
- Sr. Software Engineer
- Staff Software Engineer
- Sr. Staff Software Engineer
- Principal Software Engineer
- Distinguished Software Engineer
There's so much flexibility in terms of moving not just between teams, but between roles.
Lucy Shen Developer Advocate
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