Intuit Inc

Principal Software Engineer

Intuit Inc • $261K — $353K *
Oakland, CA 94601In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in software development for large business environments
  • 7+ years in system architecture for distributed systems or business applications
  • Proven expertise in native mobile development for iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and Android (Kotlin)
  • Experience with Webview-based hybrid experiences connecting native and web
  • Deep expertise in front-end web development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React)
  • Strong hands-on experience with GraphQL schema design and client integration
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

  • Champion high-quality mobile app experiences and set performance standards
  • Shape architectural vision and long-term technical direction across multiple platforms
  • Guide interoperability between native mobile foundations and embedded web experiences
  • Drive end-to-end technology initiatives across client architecture
  • Design scalable and resilient systems for innovation and value
  • Own the design and evolution of GraphQL layer including schema and performance
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Coach senior engineers and influence engineering practices and team strategy

Benefits

  • Eligibility for cash bonuses and equity rewards
  • Strong pay-for-performance rewards approach
  • Regular pay comparisons across ethnicity and gender for fairness
Full Job Description
Come join Intuit as a Principal Software Engineer and help us power prosperity around the world! We're looking for a technical leader to own the architecture and technical direction across our iOS, Android, GraphQL, Webview, and Front End platforms for the Credit Karma Application.

You'll work with a passionate group of engineers, product managers, and designers to shape how our native client and web experiences work together, and you'll bring deep software engineering craft to some of the most customer-facing surfaces at Intuit. Intuit is a global technology platform that helps consumers and small businesses overcome their most important financial challenges.

Responsibilities
  • Performance & App Quality: Champion the delivery of high-quality mobile app experiences. Drive rigorous performance standards (e.g., app startup times, smooth rendering, crash-free sessions) and set engineering benchmarks for quality, security, and maintainability that the entire organization adopts.
  • Architectural Vision: Anticipate challenges that need fundamentally new solutions and shape the long-term technical direction across our iOS, Android, GraphQL, Webview, and Front End platforms.
  • Native & Webview Strategy: Guide our architectural strategy to ensure high performance and seamless interoperability between our core native (iOS/Android) foundations and embedded web experiences.
  • End-to-End Execution: Drive significant technology initiatives end-to-end, including horizontal layers of the client architecture spanning native and web environments.
  • System Design: Design scalable, resilient, and adaptive systems that unlock innovation, velocity, and value across platforms.
  • GraphQL Ownership: Own the design and evolution of our GraphQL layer, including schema design, performance, and client integration patterns.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with product management, design, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Align stakeholders across teams and business units to drive execution and unblock delivery.
  • Mentorship & Team Strategy: Coach and mentor senior and staff-level engineers; advise leadership on team structure and engineering practices.
  • Industry Leadership: Provide perspective on leading industry trends, new and emerging technologies, and engineering process improvements.


Qualifications

Technical Qualifications
  • Overall Experience: 10+ years of experience developing systems/software for large business environments.
  • System Architecture: 7+ years of experience designing complex distributed systems, platforms, or business applications.
  • Native Mobile: Proven expertise in native mobile development for iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and Android (Kotlin).
  • Hybrid Systems: Experience architecting and maintaining Webview-based hybrid experiences bridging native and web.
  • Front-End Expertise: Deep expertise in front-end web development (JavaScript/TypeScript, modern frameworks such as React).
  • GraphQL: Strong hands-on experience with GraphQL schema design, resolvers, and client-side integration.
  • Cloud Infrastructure (Bonus): Prior experience working in a cloud computing environment like AWS/GCP is a plus.
  • Education: BS/MS in Computer Science or related field.

Team & Leadership Qualifications
  • Strategic Influence: Track record of influencing technical strategy across teams and business units. Demonstrated ability to drive results across cross-functional, globally distributed teams.
  • Mentorship: Strong mentoring skills; able to develop technical leaders and shape engineering culture.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills; communicates clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to all levels of employees, customers, and management.
  • Autonomy: 'Self-starter' attitude with the ability to make decisions independently in ambiguity.


Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may 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:
Oakland $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.

Intuit Inc Careers

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.

Work You’ll Do

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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Intuit’s career paths are as diverse as the innovative solutions we provide to millions. From finance to software engineering, our job opportunities span across multiple disciplines. Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or leadership roles, Intuit offers a world of opportunities for professional growth. Our hiring process is designed to identify and attract professionals who are not only skilled but are also passionate about making a difference.

Professional Development and Benefits

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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Embark on a journey of growth and innovation at Intuit Inc. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Prepare your resume, ace the interview, and join a team that’s committed to creating solutions that power prosperity around the globe.

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Learn more about Intuit Inc
Size
13,500 employees
Market Cap
$107.4 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+19.6%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
NASDAQ
INTU
* Ladders Estimates

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