Staff Software Engineer

Intuit, a leading global financial technology platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their API Security initiative. This role is crucial in safeguarding Intuit's extensive API landscape, which supports products used by approximately 100 million customers worldwide including TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and mentor a team of engineers while developing cutting-edge solutions for API security. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in backend development (Java and Python) with a comprehensive understanding of security principles, particularly the OWASP Top Ten.

This role requires a strategic thinker with 8+ years of experience who can drive engineering excellence while collaborating across multiple time zones. You'll be responsible for leading development efforts, maintaining security standards, and advocating for best practices in engineering design and implementation.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with base salary ranging from $180,000 to $258,500 depending on location (Bay Area or Southern California), plus additional benefits including cash bonuses and equity rewards. Intuit demonstrates its commitment to pay equity through regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact at a company that powers prosperity for millions of customers while working with cutting-edge technology and leading a crucial security initiative.