Intuit Inc

Principal Software Engineer

Intuit Inc$261K — $353K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in systems/software development for large business environments.
  • 7+ years of experience in designing complex distributed systems.
  • Full-stack development experience with AI technologies/tools.
  • Experience with AI technologies such as SageMaker and Large Language Models.
  • Proficient in front-end (React, Angular) or back-end (Java, NodeJS) technologies.
  • Prior experience in cloud computing environments (AWS/GCP) is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive velocity by identifying and leveraging key organizational opportunities.
  • Lead significant technology initiatives end-to-end across architectural layers.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to influence and deliver customer-centric solutions.
  • Design and implement durable software solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Contribute beyond primary ownership by adopting a boundaryless mindset.
  • Guide AI applications by understanding their value and limitations.
  • Create scalable and secure technical designs balancing short and long-term objectives.

Benefits

  • Competitive relocation package for qualified candidates.
  • Cash bonuses and equity rewards.
  • Access to a strong pay-for-performance compensation model.
  • Regular comparisons for fair pay based on ethnicity and gender.
Full Job Description


Responsibilities
  • Anticipate challenges that need fundamentally new solutions and shape Intuit's long-term technical direction
  • Design scalable, resilient, and adaptive systems that unlock innovation, velocity, and value
  • Recognize where AI applies within complex systems and lead the conversion of existing systems to AI-native architectures
  • Make tradeoffs across AI techniques and algorithm choices to ship reliable, production-grade software
  • Identify, champion, and integrate industry-leading or new technologies that create competitive advantage
  • Set engineering standards for quality, security, and maintainability that others adopt
  • Align stakeholders across teams and business units; drive execution and unblock delivery
  • Coach technical leaders; advise senior leadership on team structure and engineering practices


Qualifications
  • 12+ years developing systems and software for large scale business environments
  • 8+ years designing complex distributed systems, platforms, or business applications
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI into production software, ideally driving AI projects standalone with commoditized AI tools and agentic workflows.
  • Experience modernizing systems toward AI-native patterns; experience driving AI architectural decisions across multiple teams a plus
  • Full-stack experience with modern AI/ML platforms (Vertex AI, SageMaker, Bedrock), LLM APIs, agent orchestration frameworks, vector databases, and Python.
  • Depth in at least one of:
    • Front-end: React, Angular, SwiftUI (iOS), Kotlin (Android)
    • Back-end: Java, TypeScript, Spring, Node.js
  • Production experience in AWS or GCP
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Track record of influencing technical strategy across business units and aligning executives
  • Strong mentor; able to develop technical leaders and shape engineering culture
  • Excellent communicator; makes decisive technical calls in ambiguity
  • Drives results across cross-functional, globally distributed teams

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Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at ). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
The expected base pay range for this position is:
Mountain View $261,500 - $353,500

About Intuit Inc

Intuit offers business and financial management solutions for SMBs, financial institutions, consumers, and accounting professionals. The company’s product portfolio includes TurboTax, a software solution that offers free tax filing, efile taxes, and income tax returns; Quicken; QuickBooks; Mint.com, and more. It also offers end-to-end solutions for online tax preparation, download products, mobile tax prep, mortgage interest and property tax, corporations tax, military tax, and more. Intuit was founded by Tom Proulx and Scott Cook in 1983 and is based in Mountain View, California. The company serves customers in North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia with offices in the United States, Canada, India, U.K., and Singapore.

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Join the dynamic team at Intuit Inc, a global powerhouse in financial software, where innovation, leadership, and diversity training are at the heart of everything we do. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company that is committed to empowering communities and small businesses with innovative financial solutions.

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At Intuit Inc, you’ll be part of a culture that cherishes innovation and values the unique perspectives of its team members. You will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, using your skills to influence the future of technology and finance. Our team at Intuit Inc is driven by the mission to power prosperity around the world, and you can be at the forefront of this transformation.

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Invest in your future with Intuit’s industry-leading benefits and professional development opportunities. Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits that ensure their personal and professional satisfaction, including health, wellness, and continuous learning perks. At Intuit, we also understand the importance of diversity training and leadership development, providing various programs that foster an inclusive environment.

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Size
13,500 employees
Market Cap
$107.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+19.6%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
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