Principal Software Engineer

Intuit is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead a team of 30+ engineers in delivering a Traffic Management Platform. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work, focusing on cutting-edge technologies like Service Mesh, Agentic Communication Protocols, and AI Gateway.

The position requires deep expertise in networking concepts, service mesh technologies (particularly Istio and Envoy), and cloud infrastructure. You'll be responsible for ensuring the platform's security, scalability, and high availability while working closely with Product Management to align technical solutions with business outcomes.

Key responsibilities include leading innovation initiatives, maintaining engineering excellence, mentoring team members, and driving platform adoption. The role demands strong technical skills in C++ or GO programming, extensive experience with Kubernetes, and proficiency with AWS services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer with 10+ years of experience to make a significant impact at a global financial technology leader. Intuit offers competitive compensation including base salary ($254,500 - $344,000 for Bay Area, $242,000 - $327,500 for Southern California), equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

The role combines technical depth with leadership opportunities, offering the chance to work on large-scale systems while mentoring others. Intuit's commitment to innovation, demonstrated through events like Global Engineering Days, provides opportunities to pursue creative technical solutions and drive meaningful impact for millions of customers.