Intuit · 3 weeks ago
Staff Data Scientist: Intelligent Process Automation Solutions Designer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $252K/yrIntuit’s Intelligent Process Automation team is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to design and implement automation solutions that enhance business outcomes. The role involves bridging business strategy and technical execution while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive transformation across Intuit’s operational ecosystems.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and deployment of intelligent process automation solutions across Customer Success and adjacent business units
Architect integrated systems connecting CRM, data pipelines, APIs, and AI services using AWS infrastructure, Jenkins, and microservice (MSAAS) environments
Translate business requirements into solution blueprints and software design documentation that define data flow, integration points, and automation logic
Oversee solution design from conceptualization to production, ensuring alignment with the company’s automation strategy and governance frameworks
Build Agentic AI capabilities that can autonomously perform business processes or support human decision-making
Design and implement LLM-based interfaces and workflows for process orchestration, text understanding, and automation triggering
Prototype, evaluate, and deploy new AI/ML and natural language processing solutions, ensuring measurable business value and compliance with data governance standards
Develop, test, and deploy Python-based automation frameworks, scripts, and microservices for workflow optimization
Implement robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS tools for automated deployment and version control of process automations
Ensure automations are secure, compliant, and scalable, leveraging AWS security frameworks and best practices
Collaborate closely with business leaders, product managers, and data engineers to identify automation opportunities and define success metrics
Act as a translator between business needs and technical execution, ensuring every automation aligns with key performance indicators (CSAT, efficiency, ROI)
Exhibit strong ownership and accountability — from ideation through implementation and performance monitoring
Contribute directly to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across automation initiatives
Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and AI capabilities relevant to intelligent process automation
Lead proof-of-concepts and pilot programs for cutting-edge automation use cases
Mentor peers and contribute to the center of excellence for automation design, governance, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Strong programming experience in Python (required); experience with JavaScript, Go, or similar languages a plus
Experience in process automation, process mining, data pipelines, and system integrations using APIs and cloud-native tools
Expertise interfacing with Large Language Models (LLMs) and building Agentic AI systems that interact with APIs, data, and end-users
Proficiency in AWS services (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, CloudFormation, etc.)
Experience with Jenkins, microservices, and MSAAS architectures
Understanding of event-driven automation, and data governance/security principles
Proven ability to design solutions that blend technical feasibility with business impact
Strong business acumen and understanding of operational processes, metrics, and automation ROI
Skilled communicator — able to articulate technical strategies to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and influence in cross-functional environments
Experience in driving process transformation initiatives across large-scale organizations
Preferred
Exposure to contact center, CRM, or customer service technologies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred
Benefits
Cash bonus
Equity rewards
Benefits
Company
Intuit
Intuit provides financial software solutions to empower individuals and businesses.
Founded in 1983
10001+ employees
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$8.52BKey Investors
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