Distinguished Engineer, Workforce Technology
Company Overview
91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ 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
Company Overview
91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ’s mission is to Power Prosperity Around the world. We do this by bringing products to market that deliver benefits to customers in ways they cannot find anywhere else with some of the most recognizable brands in the world with 100 million customers using TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp globally.
About the t4i Team (Tech for 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ)
The 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ t4i (Tech for 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ) organization is the technology engine that powers how 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ runs, grows, and takes care of its people. We build and scale the core enterprise platforms that enable 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ’s Workforce, People, and Places — from HR to Facilities, Events, Critical Infrastructure and Workforce Tech Care.
We are the team behind the systems that keep 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ connected, secure, and productive every single day. Our technology powers every employee experience, every expert interaction, and every workspace around the world — helping 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ’s people do the best work of their careers.
Our stakeholders span HR, Facilities, business unit leaders, and 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ’s global workforce, including our expert community. Together, we deliver the digital foundation that fuels innovation, supports growth, and creates a world-class employee and expert experience — one that defines what it means to work at 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ.
Simply put: t4i is how 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ works. We connect people, technology, and purpose — building the systems that make 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ’s mission possible.
Responsibilities
About the Role
We’re seeking a Distinguished Engineer (IC Engineering Director) to define and drive the enterprise architecture and technology strategy for 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ’s Workforce Technology ecosystem. Reporting to the VP of Workforce Technology, this highly influential role will shape how our corporate platforms (HR, Places, Workforce Care, Critical Infrastructure and related functions) scale through modern engineering, AI, and automation.
You will partner closely with t4i Product Management, Engineering, Segment Business Units, and Corporate Functions to translate business needs into a cohesive technical vision, architecture, and roadmap that accelerates 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ’s growth. This is a hands-on, enterprise-level technical leadership role that combines deep systems expertise, architectural vision, and the ability to drive large-scale transformation across complex ecosystems.
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science (or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years in software product development, with 5+ years in enterprise or solutions architecture.
- Deep understanding of corporate systems (HR, Finance, Workplace, Critical Infrastructure or similar) and their integration patterns.
- Proven thought leadership across interdependent engineering teams and cross-functional domains.
- Exceptional influencing skills, with the ability to drive consensus across business and technical stakeholders.
- Expertise in modern architecture stacks — APIs, microservices, public cloud, and developer frameworks.
- Strong communicator with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to executives and engineers alike.
- Demonstrated success in build vs. buy strategy, system consolidation, and scalable integration patterns.
- Skilled in agile methodologies, iterative development, and rapid experimentation.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen, bridging technology and business priorities to drive measurable outcomes.
- Balance a strong bias for action — moving quickly to deliver outcomes that create immediate impact — with the ability to think strategically and architect for scale, ensuring today’s solutions pave the way for tomorrow’s growth.
91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ 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 ). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is: $306,500 - $415,000.
Career Path
Mobility plays an important role for our engineering community. In addition to vertical growth, our teams offer lateral growth opportunities. Whether it’s working on a different tech stack or product, 91ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ will help you get to the next step in your career.
- Software Engineer 1 & 2
- Sr. Software Engineer
- Staff Software Engineer
- Sr. Staff Software Engineer
- Principal Software Engineer
- Distinguished Software Engineer
There's so much flexibility in terms of moving not just between teams, but between roles.
Lucy Shen Developer Advocate