Staff Software Engineer

Intuit

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mountain View, CA
Salary
$202,500–$274,000 / yr
Posted
20 days ago
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This role $238k
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This role pays more than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $174,587–$221,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $238k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

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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 255 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $202,500–$274,000 across 236 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer joins the engineering team to lead the technical integration of Fintech solutions with diverse client systems. This role involves designing and documenting scalable architectures, developing robust RESTful APIs and webhooks, and managing complex data transformations. A primary responsibility is driving the design and maintenance of multi-language SDKs in Java, Python, Node.js, and Go to simplify client adoption. The engineer will perform root cause analysis, create comprehensive technical documentation, and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams. Key technical requirements include proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. The role also requires applying AI-native principles, secure coding practices like OAuth 2.0, and designing experimentation frameworks for funnel optimization within the Fintech domain.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and document technical designs for integrating Fintech solutions with client systems.
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust API integrations using RESTful APIs and webhooks.
  • Build and maintain multi-language SDKs to simplify client integration processes.
  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans to validate integration functionality and security.
  • Create technical documentation including API specifications, integration guides, and troubleshooting manuals.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex integration issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Apply AI-native principles to optimize workflows and enhance solution quality.
  • Design and conduct experimentation frameworks like A/B testing to drive product decisions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in a software engineering or integration role (preferred: Fintech industry).
  • Deep understanding of API design principles (RESTful APIs, GraphQL), data structures, and algorithms.
  • Proficiency in at least one server-side programming language such as Java, Python, Node.js, Javascript, or Go.
  • Experience with database technologies such as SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices and security protocols relevant to the Fintech space.
  • Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies (automated testing is a plus).

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