Staff Software Engineer

Intuit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Core Platform Production Engineering Team. This role focuses on ensuring the reliable operation of the IKS AIR (Intuit Kubernetes Services AI-Powered Runtime) Platform across Intuit's ecosystem. The position involves managing and maintaining IKS AIR clusters that host flagship products including TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, as well as critical platform services like Identity API Gateway and Service Mesh.

The ideal candidate will need expert knowledge in Kubernetes architecture, networking, and automation tools. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing operational capabilities, leveraging GenAI and LLMs for transformative solutions, building and scaling AWS-based services, and contributing to platform reliability through FMEA and Chaos Engineering.

The role offers competitive compensation ($197,000 - $266,500 for Bay Area), along with cash bonuses, equity rewards, and comprehensive benefits. This position provides opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies while ensuring the reliability of systems serving millions of customers.

The position requires 7+ years of production engineering experience with large-scale AWS systems, strong development skills in languages like Go, Python, and Java, and expertise in cloud services, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, making it ideal for those passionate about system reliability and scalable architecture.