Principal Engineer – Builder Catalyst

Global financial technology platform powering prosperity with products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, serving approximately 100 million customers worldwide.
$233,000 - $335,000
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Description For Principal Engineer – Builder Catalyst

Intuit, a leading global financial technology platform serving approximately 100 million customers worldwide through products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Builder Catalyst team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial technology while working with cutting-edge AI technologies.

The position demands a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of experience in developing large-scale systems and 7+ years in designing complex distributed systems. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of driving technological initiatives that directly impact millions of customers worldwide. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in both AI technologies and full-stack development.

You'll work in a fast-paced environment where you'll be responsible for designing and implementing durable software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires deep expertise in AI technologies, including experience with tools like SageMaker, LangChain, and Large Language Models, as well as proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $233,000 to $335,000 based on location and experience, with additional benefits including equity rewards and bonuses. The position offers the opportunity to work from several major tech hubs including San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York City.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the chance to work on AI-native applications that solve real customer problems while contributing to Intuit's mission of powering prosperity around the world. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where you can influence technical decisions, mentor others, and drive innovation in financial technology.

The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with strong leadership qualities, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, work across global teams, and drive results in a matrix organization. If you're passionate about using technology to make a difference in people's financial lives while working with the latest AI technologies, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For Principal Engineer – Builder Catalyst

  • Drive velocity in the organization by accelerating customer, business, and technology outcomes
  • Drive significant technology initiatives end-to-end, including horizontal layers of architecture
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive end-to-end solutions for customer problems
  • Design and implement durable software solutions in a fast-paced environment
  • Guide the applicability of AI to customer problems and understand AI model evaluation
  • Create robust, scalable, and secure technical designs
  • Partner with other groups for cross-functional design, development, and integration
  • Contribute to standards, patterns, and best practices
  • Provide perspective on industry trends and new technologies

Requirements For Principal Engineer – Builder Catalyst

Python
Java
TypeScript
React
MongoDB
  • 10+ years of experience developing systems/software for large business environments
  • 7+ years of experience designing complex distributed systems
  • Full-stack development experience with AI technologies
  • Experience with AI technologies like SageMaker, LangChain, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering
  • Experience with front-end technologies (React, Angular, SwiftUI, Kotlin)
  • Experience with back-end technologies (Java, TypeScript, Spring, Express)
  • Cloud computing experience with AWS/GCP
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related area
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience working with global teams across time zones

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