Principal Software Engineer

Intuit

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Work type: On-site
Location: Mountain View, CA
Salary: $261,500–$353,500 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $308k

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About Intuit

Intuit is a financial software company known for products like TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, helping consumers and small businesses manage their finances and taxes. Industry: Financial Software & Technology

Intuit currently has 222 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer

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As a Principal Software Engineer on the GBSG Mid-Market PD team, you will shape the architecture of an AI-native ERP from the ground up. You will design and deliver product experiences that integrate agentic technology, automation, and human-in-the-loop collaboration to solve complex problems for mid-market customers. Your daily work involves building intelligent systems that proactively capture data signals, implementing durable software solutions, and setting technical direction for emerging AI patterns like LLM orchestration, multi-agent systems, and RAG. You will utilize Java, Python, or TypeScript to build scalable web services while leveraging tools such as Kafka, Spark, SageMaker, and vector stores. The role requires expertise in generative AI, prompt engineering, and data processing to create high-quality, secure production systems that transform how mid-market businesses manage their core operations through advanced automation.

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Skills

Generative AI LLM Orchestration RAG Python Java TypeScript Distributed Systems Kafka Spark PySpark SageMaker REST JSON Agile SCRUM SaaS PaaS

What you'll do

Design and deliver AI-native product experiences using state-of-the-art AI and agentic technologies.
Build the foundational architecture for an AI-native ERP featuring agents, automation, and human collaboration.
Develop AI-driven workflows that incorporate human-in-the-loop interactions, approvals, and explainability.
Create intelligent systems to proactively capture data signals, automate processes, and improve decision-making.
Set the technical direction for LLM orchestration, multi-agent systems, retrieval, and evaluation frameworks.
Deliver highly available, scalable, and secure services that meet production standards for AI reliability and safety.
Drive large-scale technology initiatives from initial design through to full implementation across multiple layers.
Mentor and coach other engineers on AI-native development practices and methodologies.

What we're looking for

BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field.
8+ years of experience developing systems and software for large business environments.
5+ years of experience designing complex distributed systems, management products, or business applications.
Strong background in applied AI, including both traditional ML and Generative AI.
Experience with modern AI building blocks like LLM APIs, orchestration frameworks, RAG, and multi-agent architectures.
Proficiency in Java, Python, or TypeScript with experience in REST/JSON service design.
Experience with real-time (Kafka, Pub/Sub) and batch processing architectures.
Background in data processing and movement using tools like Spark, SageMaker, or vector stores.

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