Intuit

Tax, accounting, and personal-finance software

Senior Staff AI Research Scientist

AI ResearchConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
At least 8 years of post-PhD research experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a strong record of publications in top-tier conferences and journals such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, KDD, and ACL.
Deep expertise in one or more of decision-focused artificial intelligence, probabilistic modeling, causal inference, simulation-based planning, agentic and multi-agent systems, neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence, or large language model-based reasoning.
Strong fundamentals in deep learning, optimization, and statistical machine learning.
Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and provide technical direction across multiple projects and researchers.
Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent.
Ability to influence across teams and present research to technical and non-technical audiences.
A track record of translating research into real-world impact in an industry setting.

Responsibilities

Lead and define the research agenda in one or more focus areas, identifying high-impact problems and charting a path from exploration to impact.
Conduct original research in decision-focused artificial intelligence, probabilistic modeling, causal inference, simulation-based planning, agentic and multi-agent systems, neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence, deep learning, and/or large language model-based reasoning for business decision workflows.
Drive research programs across multiple concurrent workstreams, providing technical direction and ensuring coherence across projects.
Publish research findings in top-tier venues and represent Intuit's research contributions to the broader scientific community.
Collaborate with product and platform teams to translate research innovations into platform or customer-facing artificial intelligence capabilities.
Mentor junior researchers, elevating the team's technical depth and research quality.
Identify and establish strategic research collaborations with academic institutions and external partners.
Contribute to the team's intellectual culture through reading groups, seminars, and internal knowledge sharing.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a tech lead in research.
Active engagement with the research community through program committees, reviewing, or workshops.
Familiarity with Intuit's product domains: tax preparation, accounting, personal finance, or small business management.

Company Overview

Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With tens of millions of 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|Job Description

Intuit's AI Research team develops novel AI/ML solutions that power intelligent experiences across Intuit's ecosystem of products. The team conducts applied and fundamental research across areas including decision-focused AI, probabilistic modeling, causal inference, simulation-based planning, agentic and multi-agent systems, neuro-symbolic AI, and LLM-based reasoning for business decision workflows, partnering with product and platform teams to translate research breakthroughs into customer value.

We are looking for a Senior Staff AI Research Scientist to shape and drive the research agenda in one or more of these areas. In this role, you will lead research projects that span multiple workstreams, define technical direction for your area of expertise, and deliver research outcomes that influence Intuit's AI strategy. You will mentor junior researchers, establish collaborations across the organization, and serve as a recognized technical authority both within the team and externally.

Responsibilities

Lead and define the research agenda in one or more focus areas, identifying high-impact problems and charting a path from exploration to impact
Conduct original research in decision-focused AI, probabilistic modeling, causal inference, simulation-based planning, agentic and multi-agent systems, neuro-symbolic AI, deep learning, and/or LLM-based reasoning for business decision workflows
Drive research programs across multiple concurrent workstreams, providing technical direction and ensuring coherence across projects
Publish research findings in top-tier venues and represent Intuit's research contributions to the broader scientific community
Collaborate with product and platform teams to translate research innovations into platform or customer-facing AI capabilities
Mentor junior researchers, elevating the team's technical depth and research quality
Identify and establish strategic research collaborations with academic institutions and external partners
Contribute to the team's intellectual culture through reading groups, seminars, and internal knowledge sharing

Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
8+ years of post-PhD research experience in AI/ML, with a strong record of publications in top-tier conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, KDD, ACL)
Deep expertise in one or more of the following: decision-focused AI, probabilistic modeling, causal inference, simulation-based planning, agentic and multi-agent systems, neuro-symbolic AI, LLM-based reasoning
Strong fundamentals in deep learning, optimization, and statistical machine learning
Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and to provide technical direction across multiple projects and researchers
Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence across teams and present research to both technical and non-technical audiences
Track record of translating research into real-world impact in an industry setting

Preferred:

Experience as a tech lead in research
Active engagement with the research community (program committees, reviewing, workshops)
Familiarity with Intuit's product domains: tax preparation, accounting, personal finance, or small business management

Intuit 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 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 $226,000 - $306,000
San Diego, CA $211,500- $286,000

About the Company

Intuit

Tax, accounting, and personal-finance software

Intuit provides financial technology tools for consumers and small businesses. Its main products are TurboTax for tax preparation, QuickBooks for accounting, and Mint for personal finance management. These tools typically operate on a subscription basis or behind transaction fees, with features that help users file taxes, track income and expenses, and manage budget and goals. The software ecosystem is designed to connect tax, accounting, and personal finance in one place, improving workflows for individuals, freelancers, and small business owners. Security is a priority, with measures like multi-factor authentication and anti-fraud protections to protect user data. Intuit’s goal is to help people achieve financial well-being by educating users and delivering easy-to-use, reliable financial software across different needs and customer segments.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA
Founded: 1983

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