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Staff Software Engineer

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

Job Description

Intuit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their innovative technology team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building scalable solutions for their global financial platform. The position requires expertise in Java/J2EE, API development, and cloud platforms, with approximately 70% hands-on coding.

The ideal candidate will lead functional requirements gathering, develop technical specifications, and present designs to technical forums. They'll work in an agile, cross-functional environment that values diverse perspectives and collaboration. Key responsibilities include managing project priorities, resolving technical issues, and partnering with product management and business units.

The role demands strong expertise in software engineering fundamentals, API development standards, and cloud platforms like AWS/Kubernetes. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in problem-solving, communication, and mentoring junior team members. They'll work in state-of-the-art facilities with creative workspaces, focusing on making meaningful customer impact.

This position offers growth opportunities within Intuit's engineering career path, from Staff Engineer through Distinguished Software Engineer levels. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and customer-focused solutions, making it an ideal environment for technologists passionate about creating impactful solutions at scale.

Requirements include 10+ years of software engineering experience, strong knowledge of algorithms and design patterns, and expertise in cloud platforms. The role demands excellence in both technical execution and leadership, combining hands-on development with strategic technical direction.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Leading the gathering of functional requirements and developing technical specifications
  • Presenting designs along with trade offs to the technical forum
  • Resolve defects/bugs during QA testing and production
  • Partner effectively with all team members
  • Work cross-functionally with various Intuit teams
  • 70% hands-on coding
  • Demonstrate high operational excellence mindset

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Java
Kubernetes
  • BS/MS in computer science or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years working as a software engineer, ideally using Agile/Scrum
  • Solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience with Java/J2EE
  • Strong working knowledge of API development standards
  • Solid knowledge of algorithms and design patterns
  • Experience with Cloud platforms development (AWS/Kubernetes)
  • Strong end to end testing mindset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in leading and mentoring Junior Team members

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