Senior Backend Software Engineer

Global financial technology platform powering prosperity through products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.
$161,500 - $219,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Intuit, a leading global financial technology platform serving approximately 100 million customers worldwide, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their innovative team. The company, known for products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, is on a mission to become AI-native and revolutionize financial technology.

The role combines hands-on development (80-90%) with technical leadership, requiring expertise in Java, Python, or Go, and a strong foundation in backend development. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the company's AI transformation journey.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in developing large-scale systems, along with a deep understanding of cloud technologies, APIs, and database management. A unique aspect of this role is the focus on AI integration, requiring familiarity with AI concepts and the ability to collaborate with AI experts to enhance existing systems.

Working at Intuit means joining a company with a 40-year track record of innovation and a startup mentality. The company offers competitive compensation ($161,500-$219,000), with additional benefits and equity opportunities. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values creative problem-solving and technical excellence.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of financial technology and artificial intelligence, helping shape the future of financial services while contributing to products that serve millions of customers worldwide. The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a company that prioritizes innovation and customer success.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Software Engineer

  • 80-90% hands-on coding and technical leadership through mentoring junior engineers
  • Drive design and implementation of reliable and scalable backend software solutions
  • Deliver high quality web application code and contribute to site stability
  • Contribute to project design/architecture and implement best practices
  • Work collaboratively with AI experts and integrate AI into existing systems
  • Propose AI solutions for various problems

Requirements For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Java
Python
Go
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related area or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience developing systems/software using Java/J2EE, Python, or Go
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with databases, cloud, APIs, and scalable architecture
  • Experience with unit testing and Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Experience with large scale, consumer facing web applications
  • Basic understanding of AI concepts and foundations
  • Ability to work with AI experts and integrate AI systems
  • Familiarity with data and metrics for AI models
  • Knowledge of AI Native principles
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams

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