Intuit Inc

Staff Software Engineer - Observability

Intuit Inc • $150K — $180K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years of software engineering experience focusing on large-scale distributed systems or observability platforms.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Expertise in high-throughput data pipelines managing multi-TB/PB daily scale.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads e.g., Fluent Bit.
  • Proficiency with public cloud services like AWS and GCP.
  • Familiarity with log management tools like Splunk at scale.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Java, or Python.
  • Proven ability to lead architecture/design for high-availability systems.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and evolve the One Intuit Logging system end-to-end.
  • Drive pipeline and cost optimization initiatives for the logging stack.
  • Lead the development of core logging components such as Front End Logging Service and GCP Logs Processor.
  • Revamp and modernize legacy automation tools into maintainable services.
  • Design and maintain edge/collection agents while integrating Kubernetes metadata.
  • Build onboarding tools for developers onto the logging platform.
  • Enable AI-assisted authoring and tooling for the observability platform.
  • Incorporate observability features like metrics and alerting for pipeline health.
  • Enforce ingestion quality and governance through cross-team collaboration.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Personal development opportunities and mentorship.
  • Flexible work environment and remote work options.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness resources.
Full Job Description
Interested in creating and leading the platforms that are high scale and mission critical? Want to solve large scale and highly availability platform challenges for on premise and public cloud deployments? Intuit is seeking Staff Software Engineer, who is characterized by progressive technical experience and has demonstrated progression in technical prowess, to join PDX Observability Engineering team.

The Staff Software Engineer will join the Core PDX Observability Engineering team at Intuit to design and deliver the next-generation logging and observability platform. This role focuses on creating and leading high-scale, mission-critical pipelines and solving large-scale, high-availability challenges across on-premise and public cloud (AWS, GCP) deployments. You will own the architecture and evolution of Intuit's One Logging system - spanning ingestion, routing, cost optimization, and MCP Server-driven automation - building platform capabilities that maximize velocity for thousands of Intuit developers.

Responsibilities
  • Architect, build, and evolve the One Intuit Logging system end-to-end from log generation at the edge through ingestion, routing, and storage.
  • Own and drive pipeline and cost optimization initiatives across the logging stack, reducing ingestion volume and infrastructure spend without losing signal fidelity.
  • Lead design and development of core logging components: Front End Logging Service (FELS), S3 Log Writer, Kinesis/CloudWatch Log Writer, Log Router, Asterias Splunk, GCP Logs Processor, Index Controller, and Asset-to-Log DB.
  • Drive the Automation Revamp/Rewrite initiative, modernizing legacy tooling into scalable, maintainable services.
  • Design and maintain edge/collection agents - Fluent Bit DaemonSet, OIL sidecar (Fluent Bit), EC2 Logger Agent - and integrate Kubernetes metadata enrichment into the pipeline.
  • Build and extend the FELS Onboarding Plugin to streamline developer onboarding to the logging platform.
  • Leverage MCP Server capabilities to enable AI-assisted authoring, automation, and operational tooling across the observability platform.
  • Build observability into the platform itself - Grafana dashboards, metrics, and alerting for pipeline health, throughput, and cost.
  • Partner with platform governance efforts (e.g., SplunkCraft) to enforce ingestion quality, policy, and guardrails upstream in the pipeline.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship, setting engineering standards and design direction across the team.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with SRE, platform, and product engineering teams to align logging platform capabilities with organization-wide needs.


Qualifications
  • 8-10+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems, logging/data pipelines, or observability platforms
  • Bachelor's degree (BE/BTech/MS/MTech) in Computer Science or related field required;
  • Deep expertise in building and operating high-throughput data pipelines (log/event ingestion, streaming, routing) at multi-TB/PB daily scale.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and sidecar/daemonset architectures (e.g., Fluent Bit)
  • Proficiency with public cloud platforms (AWS - S3, Kinesis, CloudWatch, EC2; GCP - logging/monitoring services)
  • Experience with Splunk or equivalent log management/observability platforms at scale
  • Strong programming skills in Go, Java, Python, or similar languages used in infrastructure/platform engineering
  • Demonstrated ability to lead architecture and design for mission-critical, high-availability systems
  • Experience driving cost-optimization initiatives for large-scale infrastructure
  • Strong track record of technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-team influence without direct reporting authority
  • Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex technical tradeoffs for both engineering and leadership audiences

Footer
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:

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.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

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.

Join Our Team

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.

Networking and Career Advancement

At Intuit Inc, networking and internal mobility are encouraged to foster professional growth and innovation. Connect with leaders and peers through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and collaborative projects. With support at every step of your career, the opportunities at Intuit are limitless.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest in career opportunities and company news at Intuit Inc. Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, insider tips, and industry-leading insights that you can put to use today—all from the people who work here.

Explore Careers at Intuit Inc

Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities awaiting you at Intuit Inc. Let your ambition lead you to success. Join us in our mission to power prosperity and contribute to our journey of continuous innovation.

SEARCH INTUIT JOBS

READ CAREERS BLOG

At Intuit Inc, every role is a chance to innovate, grow, and make an impact. Join us, and together let's shape the future of finance.
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

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Intuit Inc

More Enterprise Technology Jobs

Find similar Staff Software Engineer - Observability jobs:

NationwideSan Diego, CA