This role pays more than
82%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,000–$225,200
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$238k
versus about
$198k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
174 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$202,500–$274,000
across 152 roles with salary data.
Staff Software Engineer - Design Systems joins the Design Technology group to build foundational UI infrastructure rather than individual product features. This role focuses on creating scalable component libraries and high-performance systems that empower hundreds of engineers across the organization. The engineer will architect technical visions for the QuickBooks Design System, manage complex dependencies, optimize rendering performance and bundle sizes, and ensure WCAG 2.1+ accessibility compliance. Key responsibilities include improving developer experience by removing technical barriers and integrating generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code into workflows to bridge the gap between Figma and code. The ideal candidate possesses expert knowledge of React, TypeScript, Git, CSS, and headless UI ecosystems, alongside proficiency in Storybook. They will solve complex problems involving large-scale system design, motion, and automated documentation for a global audience.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
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