Staff Software Engineer, Core Platform team

Intuit, a global financial technology leader serving approximately 100 million customers worldwide through products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Core Platform Engineering Team. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Intuit's technical infrastructure, managing and developing the Kubernetes Platform that powers their flagship products.

The position involves developing and ensuring the seamless functioning and reliability of the Kubernetes Platform across Intuit. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing Intuit Kubernetes Services (IKS) clusters that host major products including TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, as well as critical platforms such as Identity, API Gateway, and Service Mesh.

The role demands expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS and Kubernetes, combined with strong software development skills in languages like Go, Python, and Java. You'll be working on all aspects of platform development, from initial design through deployment, service adoption, configuration, and optimization. The position requires both technical leadership and hands-on development work, including participation in on-call rotations and incident management.

What makes this role particularly attractive is the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies at scale, supporting applications that impact millions of users worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation ($184,500 - $266,500 depending on location), along with equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and mentorship, with opportunities to guide and develop other engineers while working on challenging technical problems.

This is an ideal role for a senior technologist who wants to make a significant impact on a platform that powers financial technology solutions used by millions of customers. The position combines technical depth with leadership opportunities, offering a path to grow both technical and mentorship skills while working with modern cloud technologies and practices.