Staff Software Engineer

Overview

At Intuit, we're 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're seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our API Core team at Mailchimp. This team is responsible for the core infrastructure and practices that support our public marketing API, enabling seamless integration of Mailchimp's functionality for developers worldwide. You'll play a crucial role in shaping our API strategy, promoting operational excellence, and supporting internal teams in building and maintaining API endpoints.

At Intuit, we hold a global leadership position in financial management solutions. We've been at the forefront of inventing Virtual Platforms and democratizing cloud computing for small businesses and their patrons alike. Our 40 years of expertise have rooted us in the startup mentality, positively disrupting ourselves as we constantly identify cutting-edge technology and design paradigms. Our teams are dynamic, focused on delivering creative solutions with a side of fun.

Intuit Mailchimp is a hybrid workplace, giving employees the opportunity to collaborate in person with team members in our Atlanta, GA offices two or more days per week.

What you'll bring

8+ years of experience developing systems/software for large business environments

5+ years of experience designing complex distributed systems and APIs

Deep understanding of REST API design principles and best practices

Experience with API gateway technologies and microservices architecture

Strong knowledge of API security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms

Experience with: Back-end technologies like Java, Python, or PHP API specication formats (OpenAPI/Swagger) Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)

BS/MS in Computer Science or related area or equivalent work experience

Key Competencies:

Strong system design and architectural skills

Excellence in technical leadership and mentoring

Outstanding problem-solving and analytical capabilities

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience driving initiatives across multiple teams

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to work with global teams across time zones

How you will lead

Design, develop, and maintain core API infrastructure components that power Mailchimp's public API

Collaborate with domain teams to establish and promote API best practices and standards

Drive improvements in API performance, reliability, and developer experience

Mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership across teams

Partner with product management to develop and execute our API strategy

Implement and maintain monitoring, observability, and performance optimization solutions

Support internal teams in their API development efforts through consultation and tooling

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Intuit will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements of local law.