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Senior Backend Software Engineer

Global financial technology platform that powers prosperity through products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, serving approximately 100 million customers worldwide.
$165,500 - $223,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Intuit, a global leader in financial technology, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their innovative team. As part of their journey to become AI-native, they're looking for builders who can seamlessly integrate AI and emerging technologies to solve customer problems effectively.

The role combines hands-on development (80-90%) with technical leadership, focusing on designing and implementing scalable backend solutions that power Intuit's suite of products including TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp. You'll be working at the intersection of financial technology and AI, contributing to systems that serve approximately 100 million customers worldwide.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI integration, while maintaining high standards for code quality through practices like TDD and code reviews. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and maintains a startup mentality despite 40 years of market leadership.

Key aspects of the role include mentoring junior engineers, driving architectural decisions, and collaborating with AI experts to enhance existing systems. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, risk-taking, and creative problem-solving, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to make a significant impact.

The compensation package is competitive, including a base salary range of $165,500 - $223,500, plus cash bonuses and equity rewards. Intuit demonstrates its commitment to employee growth through regular pay equity reviews and a comprehensive benefits package.

This role represents an opportunity to join a company that's actively shaping the future of financial technology while maintaining a strong focus on engineering excellence and innovation. If you're passionate about building scalable backend systems and want to work at the forefront of AI integration in financial services, this position offers both technical challenges and growth opportunities.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Software Engineer

  • Be responsible for roughly 80-90% hands-on coding and serve as a technical leader by mentoring junior engineers
  • Drive the design and implementation of reliable and scalable backend software solutions
  • Deliver high quality web application code and contribute to site stability through code reviews and testing
  • Contribute to project design/architecture and implement best practices
  • Work collaboratively with AI experts and integrate AI into existing systems
  • Propose AI solutions that can be applied to various problems

Requirements For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Java
Python
Go
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related area or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience developing systems/software using Java/J2EE, Python, or Go
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with databases, cloud, APIs, and scalable architecture
  • Experience with unit testing and Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Experience developing large scale, consumer facing web applications
  • Basic understanding of AI concepts and foundations
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Cash bonus
  • Equity rewards
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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