Staff Software Engineer San Diego, California
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Very high value due to strong employer brand, high compensation, significant impact on user experience, and advancement in AI technology.
- High salary: $184,500–$250,000/year
- Significant role in evolving tax technology
- Collaboration with cutting-edge AI tools
- Requires extensive technical expertise
Pros
- High salary range ($184,500–$250,000/year) for seasoned engineers
- Influential role in developing tax-compliant user experiences
- Opportunities to work with advanced technologies like AI and ML
Cons
- High competition for senior roles
- Potentially demanding workload during tax season
- Requires extensive experience in software development
Who it's for
Senior / Lead • Hybrid / office potentially with flexible arrangements
Good fit
- Seasoned software engineers
- Professionals seeking to innovate in fintech
- Candidates eager to mentor and lead
Not recommended for
- New graduates or early-career software developers
- Individuals uncomfortable with fast-paced environments
- Those looking for remote-only work arrangements
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Staff Software Engineer
Company Overview
Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible.
Job Overview
Intuit is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Core Tax Experience engineering team. This team is responsible for developing a user-centric and tax-compliant experience for TurboTax, Intuit’s flagship product. The Staff Software Engineer will play a crucial role in defining the future of tax compliance for millions of users. Responsibilities include the design, development, and maintenance of the TurboTax user interface and experience.
The primary objective is to create a fluid and intuitive tax filing experience, guiding users through tax preparation complexities while ensuring accuracy and adherence to all applicable tax regulations. This encompasses refining and optimizing existing workflows, as well as conceptualizing and developing innovative, next-generation user experiences leveraging Generative AI capabilities.
By joining the Core Tax Experience team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of millions of taxpayers, helping them navigate the complexities of tax season with ease and confidence. You will also be at the forefront of innovation in the tax software industry, developing cutting-edge solutions that leverage the latest advancements in AI and machine learning to deliver a truly personalized and intelligent tax filing experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to translate user needs and business requirements into technical solutions.
- Design and implement scalable, robust, and maintainable software components that integrate seamlessly with the broader TurboTax ecosystem.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in the areas of AI and machine learning, and identify opportunities to apply them to enhance the user experience.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow and develop their skills.
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related area or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of total experience delivering enterprise-class applications
- Solid foundation in writing scalable application code following best practices of accessibility, internationalization, and instrumentation
- Experience with creating Gen AI powered applications
- Experience with cross-browser, cross-platform, and design constraints on the web and mobile
- Solid knowledge of algorithms and design patterns
- Proficiency in UI languages like React and mid-tier languages like Java
- Experience with test automation: TDD, unit/integration/functional testing
- Experience with Relational Database Design and Implementation
- Interest in building CI/CD pipelines
- Practical experience in developing applications using microservices, container technologies, container management systems such as Kubernetes, Mesos, etc
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:
Southern California: 184,500 - 250,000
