Staff Software Engineer

Join Intuit's Virtual Expert Platform (VEP) team as a Staff Software Engineer in a role that combines technical leadership with hands-on development. VEP manages configurable, reusable capabilities connecting customers and small businesses to expertise, from self-help to live support. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead architecture decisions, mentor team members, and spend 40-60% time coding. The role demands expertise in Java/Python, REST services, and software architecture, with 8+ years of development experience.

Intuit, powering prosperity through TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, serves 100M+ customers globally. You'll work cross-functionally with product management, QA, and business units, leading technical specifications and architectural decisions. The role combines technical excellence with leadership, requiring strong communication skills and business acumen.

Key responsibilities include architecting solutions, leading requirements gathering, mentoring engineers, and ensuring technical excellence. You'll need expertise in SDLC, TDD, and REST services, plus the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. This role offers the opportunity to impact millions of customers while working with cutting-edge financial technology.

The ideal candidate brings a mix of technical depth and leadership skills, with experience in building strong teams and driving technical strategy. You'll be instrumental in shaping the platform's architecture while maintaining a significant hands-on role in development. This position offers the chance to work on meaningful problems at scale, combining technical challenges with business impact.