[Remote] Staff Backend Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intuit is a global leader in financial management solutions, focusing on innovation and the integration of AI technologies. They are seeking a Staff Backend Software Engineer to drive technology initiatives, architect scalable applications, and mentor junior engineers while enhancing software applications with AI.ResponsibilitiesDrive significant technology initiatives end-to-end and across multiple layers of architectureArchitect and develop scalable applications or systemsDrive the design and implementation of durable software solutions to solve critical customer problems that are scalable, secure, easy to maintain, and interact with numerous other systemsProvide recommendations and best practices for application development, platform development, and developer toolsActively stay abreast of industry best practices, share learnings, and experiment and apply cutting edge technologiesProvide/inspire innovations that fuel the growth of Intuit as a whole and generate creative ideas for emerging business needsWork with global, cross-functional teams across time zonesCommunicate clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to all levels of employees, customers, and management (including executives)Proactively identify opportunities to enhance software applications with AI technologyCoach and mentor junior engineers on best practices of software engineering, leveraging AI to enhance applications, and building their technical expertise to ensure efficient and effective outcomesLaunch AI integrations in production and evaluate their impact on software performance and user satisfaction, using appropriate metricsSkillsBS/MS in Computer Science or related area or equivalent experience7+ years of total experience delivering enterprise-class applicationsSolid foundation in writing scalable application code following best practices of accessibility, internationalization, and instrumentationExperience with cross-browser, cross-platform, and design constraints on the web and mobileSolid knowledge of algorithms and design patternsProficiency in mid-tier languages like JavaExperience with test automation: TDD, unit/integration/functional testingExperience with Relational Database Design and ImplementationInterest in building CI/CD pipelinesPractical experience in developing applications using microservices, container technologies, container management systems such as Kubernetes, Mesos, etcStrong experience with Databases design (SQL, NoSQL) and analyticsPrior working experience in utility computing and/or cloud computing domainExperience building and deploying applications and services into cloud environmentsProficient in building or integrating functional AI models using techniques such as LLM prompting, AutoML modeling, etcSkilled in evaluating and monitoring the performance of AI technology in production and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal application performancePossesses an in-depth understanding of AI integration and can lead the integration process effectively, while coaching junior engineers on how to leverage AIAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, and software engineersBenefitsCash bonusEquity rewardsBenefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programsCompany OverviewIntuit provides financial software solutions to empower individuals and businesses. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.intuit.com.Company H1B SponsorshipIntuit has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 125 in 2026, 692 in 2025, 550 in 2024, 586 in 2023, 842 in 2022, 773 in 2021, 514 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.