Staff Software Engineer

Intuit; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity rewards

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Intuit, Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the QuickBooks Payroll team within the Workforce Solutions group. You will be a true full-stack leader, shaping customer-facing apps and designing AI features that automate complex workflows.

You will architect and develop web/mobile apps, mentor engineers, and contribute 40-60% hands-on coding on a high-velocity team. Collaborate with product management, QA, and other teams to deliver high-quality software that directly impacts users and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, architecting, and developing high-impact web and software applications as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer.
• Expert-level proficiency in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and GraphQL, with strong backend experience in Java and Spring Boot.
• Proven track record of building and integrating AI features to automate complex workflows.
• Full lifecycle (SDLC) expertise with high engineering standards and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Demonstrated success as a technical go-to person and cross-functional leader with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and developing web, software, mobile apps, prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POC's).
• Leading the gathering of functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning.
• Mentoring fellow engineers, demonstrating technical expertise, and leading a small team.
• Roughly 40-60% hands-on coding.
• Generate technical documentation and presentations to communicate architectural options.
• Resolve defects/bugs during QA/testing, pre-production, production, and post-release patches.
• Work cross-functionally with product management, QA/QE, and other teams to drive results.
• Demonstrate a passion for well-architected, elegant web/mobile apps.
• Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or XP methodologies.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

GraphQL

AI features

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Job description

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the QuickBooks Payroll team inside our Workforce Solutions group. This team builds the absolute heart of the payroll product enabling millions of businesses to create paychecks and manage their workforce which directly drives our core revenue.

We need a true full stack engineer with strong frontend expertise who loves building and leading customer facing applications. On top of core product engineering, you will play a massive role in our future by designing and shipping AI features and agents that simplify how businesses run. You will be a key technical leader pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence on a high velocity team where your work directly impacts our users and the bottom line.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and developing web, software, mobile apps, prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POC's)
• Leading the gathering of functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning
• Acting as the technical subject matter expert: Mentoring fellow engineers, demonstrating technical expertise, and leading a small team solving challenging programming and design problems
• Roughly 40-60% hands-on coding
• Generate technical documentation and presentations to communicate architectural and design options, and educate development teams and business users
• Resolve defects/bugs during QA testing, pre-production, production, and post-release patches
• Work cross-functionally with various Intuit teams including: product management, QA/QE, various product lines, and/or business units to drive forward results
• Demonstrate a passion for developing well architected, elegant, web and/or mobile apps
• Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, architecting, and developing high-impact web and software applications as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer; hold a BS/MS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• Expert-level proficiency in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and GraphQL, paired with strong backend experience building enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Proven track record of building and integrating AI features and agents to automate complex workflows and enhance application intelligence.
• Full-lifecycle (SDLC) expertise with a deep commitment to high engineering standards, software architecture, Test-Driven Development (TDD), clean code, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated success as a technical go-to person and cross-functional leader; skilled at setting team vision, facilitating collaboration, and attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Strategic thinker with outstanding business acumen and partnership skills, possessing the unique ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• History of superb delivery against assigned tasks with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may 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: Mountain View $202,500 - $274,000