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versus about
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$202,500–$274,000
across 152 roles with salary data.
Staff Software Engineer (Front End) - MailChimp DotCom joins the DotCom team to own and evolve the marketing website serving as the primary entry point for prospects. This role involves leading the design and development of a performant, scalable web platform that supports growth, experimentation, and durable infrastructure. The engineer will lead a small team to build hosted authoring environments, administrative UIs, and runtime application UI generations while mentoring others on identity systems. Key responsibilities include architecting software prototypes, gathering functional requirements, and creating technical documentation for cross-functional partners. Required skills include expertise in JavaScript, React, Python, and experience with microservices architecture using REST or GraphQL. The role requires proficiency in TDD, Agile methodologies, and Kubernetes services to solve complex problems regarding page speed and AI-led experimentation within the prospect journey.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
Lead the design and development of a performant, scalable web platform to drive business growth.
Serve as the overall lead for front-end systems, including hosted authoring environments and administrative UIs.
Architect and develop software prototypes and proofs of concept to solve complex technical problems.
Mentor engineers and act as a technical subject matter expert to solve challenging programming issues.
Develop technical specifications, project plans, and documentation to communicate architectural options to stakeholders.
Design and implement secure, reliable Kubernetes services and AI-led experimentation capabilities.
Resolve defects and bugs across all stages of the software development lifecycle.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align system designs with business goals and growth strategies.
What we're looking for
BS/MS in computer science or equivalent work experience.
8+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level, cloud-native front-end applications or platforms.
3+ years of experience with microservices architecture and API designs (REST, GraphQL).
Strong coding skills in JavaScript/React and Python.
Working knowledge of Java/J2EE and Kotlin (preferred).
Expertise in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), software design/architecture process, and Test Driven Development (TDD).
Proven leadership experience including mentoring engineers, leading cross-functional teams, and presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies.
Cloud-native Architecture
Microservices
Containers
CI/CD
Python
Java
JavaScript
C++
Machine Learning
AI
DevOps
API Design
System Design
Observability
Software Prototyping