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Distinguished Software Engineer

Global financial technology platform powering prosperity through products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, serving approximately 100 million customers worldwide.
$291,000 - $415,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Distinguished Software Engineer

The Virtual Expert Platform (VEP) team at Intuit is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the technological evolution of their Enterprise Mid-Market platform. This role is central to connecting customers with expert guidance across QuickBooks, TurboTax, Mailchimp, and Credit Karma products. The team runs a multi-billion-dollar Services business and owns the entire technology stack, from user interfaces to platform services.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you'll be responsible for defining technical strategy and architecture across human-assisted experiences, including first-party and third-party tools. You'll lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure platform architecture while building and inspiring high-performing engineering teams. The role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, including Generative AI, and strong knowledge of cloud computing and microservices architecture.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $291,000 to $415,000 depending on location, plus equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. You'll work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams across product, design, marketing, and operations to create seamless experiences for both users and experts.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of Intuit's customer success and sales technology while working with cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic planning, making it ideal for someone who can balance detailed implementation with high-level architectural vision.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Distinguished Software Engineer

  • Be a hands-on technical leader guiding engineers to build innovative AI-native platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in Customer Success, Sales, Partners and Intuit Products
  • Partner with Engineering Directors to remove roadblocks and review roadmaps
  • Champion technical and operational excellence through design standards
  • Shape organizational structure for maximum efficiency
  • Partner with third-party platforms like Salesforce
  • Own third-party Build vs Buy vs Partner strategic decisions
  • Define and champion long-term technical vision
  • Lead platform architecture design and implementation
  • Define platform's data strategy

Requirements For Distinguished Software Engineer

Java
Python
  • BS/MS in computer science or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years experience designing and leading software architecture
  • Deep expertise in Salesforce (SFDC) platform
  • Strong knowledge of Sales and Customer Success for Enterprise businesses
  • Deep Artificial Intelligence expertise in building and scaling AI-native applications
  • Experience with cloud/SaaS and highly scalable systems
  • Comprehensive understanding of cloud computing, microservices, and API design
  • Solid knowledge of data management, analytics, and reporting practices
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration abilities
  • Proficient in Agile methodologies

Benefits For Distinguished Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Cash bonus
  • Equity rewards
  • Benefits package

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