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Overview

We are seeking a **Principal Software Engineer** with deep expertise in compilers, programming language design, and virtual machine technologies (JVM, CLR, or similar). In this critical role, you will lead the evolution of our tax development languages, enabling a future where AI is deeply integrated into both the tax development lifecycle and runtime systems.

You'll drive innovation at the intersection of language technology and AI, helping us transform how complex tax solutions are designed, developed, and delivered.

What you'll bring

+ 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.

+ Deep expertise in **compiler design** , **programming language theory** , and **runtime systems** .

+ Hands-on experience working with **JVM** , **CLR** , or other modern virtual machine technologies.

+ Strong programming skills in **C++, .NET, Java**

+ Solid understanding of software performance optimization, memory management, and concurrency.

+ Experience with modern software engineering practices (version control, CI/CD, testing frameworks).

How you will lead

+ Lead the architecture, modernization, and implementation of compiler and runtime technologies, working with proprietary and general-purpose language environments.

+ Evolve our language ecosystem to integrate seamlessly with AI-driven workflows and intelligent tooling.

+ Design and enhance programming language features with a focus on enabling AI-assisted development, runtime optimization, and future scalability.

+ Collaborate with AI/ML teams to define how language constructs and runtimes interact with AI models and services.

+ Drive technical decision-making across compiler optimization, code generation, language evolution, and runtime systems.

+ Research emerging trends in AI, compilers, and software engineering to keep our platform on the cutting edge.

+ Mentor engineers and champion technical excellence across the organization.

+ Produce high-quality, maintainable code and detailed technical documentation. _Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is:_ Southern California $242,000 - $327,500 _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 (https://www.intuit.com/careers/benefits/full-time-employees/) _).Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender._

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.