Distinguished Software Engineer

Global financial technology platform powering prosperity through products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.
$297,500 - $402,500
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Distinguished Software Engineer

Intuit, a leading global financial technology platform, is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to join their Finance, Legal and Privacy Tech (FLP) team. This senior role reports to the VP of Finance and Compliance Tech and is crucial in driving technical strategy for enterprise capabilities. The position involves working with TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp products that serve approximately 100 million customers worldwide.

The role focuses on building and maintaining core finance systems supporting various business functions including record to report, source to pay, order to cash, and planning and forecasting. The successful candidate will be instrumental in Intuit's platform journey, working to consolidate and standardize backend processes onto common capabilities.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you'll partner with leaders across FLP Product Management, Engineering, Business Units, and accelerating functions to develop strategy and establish durable patterns supporting Intuit's growth. The position requires deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $297,500 to $402,500 base salary for the Bay Area, California location, plus additional benefits including cash bonus and equity rewards. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technologist to make a significant impact at a company that powers prosperity around the world.

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Responsibilities For Distinguished Software Engineer

  • Influence and evaluate technology partners for enterprise finance, legal and privacy systems
  • Govern enterprise finance, legal and privacy systems technology standards
  • Lead technical solution architecture for cross-Intuit initiatives
  • Partner with architects community to drive architectural imperatives
  • Collaborate with engineering and product management leaders
  • Build Intuit technology brand and represent at external events
  • Develop and inspire senior technologists

Requirements For Distinguished Software Engineer

Java
Python
  • BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • 15+ years of software product development experience
  • 5+ years working as an enterprise or solutions architect
  • Deep understanding of business processes and technology landscape
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Expertise with modern technology stacks, API strategies, microservices, public cloud
  • Strong business acumen
  • Experience with iterative software development (SCRUM, Agile)
  • Understanding of systems engineering and high-availability design
  • Track record of collaboration and influence

Benefits For Distinguished Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Competitive base salary
  • Cash bonus
  • Equity rewards
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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