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Apple

Systems Software Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

... non-engineering stakeholders Experience with Xcode and CMake are a bonus Experience with computer vision, video processing, and/or machine learning data infrastructure is a bonus

Valius Sciences

Head/VP of Engineering

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$250K - $350K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Strong product instincts and ability to collaborate with non-engineering stakeholders to shape roadmaps * Strong foundation across the full stack, with particular depth in back-end systems, data ...

Ritual

Director, Shopify Engineering

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$183K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Comfort operating as the technical hub for many non-technical teams at once-marketing, customer ... engineering management experience-you know how to hire, set expectations, review work, develop ...

Wayve

Principal Embedded Security Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

$295K - $375K/yr

... non-engineering stakeholders, and leadership Desirable * Experience with QNX or similar realtime operating systems * Experience designing, developing, and maintaining professional software

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How much do non engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for non engineering in California is $62,152.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,400.00 and $71,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a non engineering job?

A Non Engineering job refers to a role that does not require an engineering degree or technical expertise in engineering disciplines. These jobs can be found in various fields such as marketing, finance, human resources, sales, and administration. They focus on business operations, management, customer support, and other non-technical functions that support an organization's overall goals. Many Non Engineering jobs require strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

How do non engineering roles typically collaborate with engineering teams in a technology company?

Non-engineering professionals—such as project managers, marketers, or business analysts—often work closely with engineering teams to translate business goals into technical requirements, coordinate project timelines, and ensure effective communication. They act as a bridge between technical and non-technical departments, facilitating feedback, clarifying objectives, and helping to prioritize features or deliverables. This collaboration is essential for aligning product development with customer needs and organizational strategy, and it frequently involves regular meetings, progress updates, and cross-functional teamwork.

What is the difference between Non Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering?

AspectNon EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Required CredentialsVaries widely; often includes degrees in business, arts, or sciencesBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, professional licensure often preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, administrative roles, project management, salesDesign labs, manufacturing plants, technical workshops, engineering offices
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across diverse industries like finance, marketing, education, healthcarePrimarily in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, and product design

Non Engineering roles encompass a broad range of professions that do not require engineering-specific credentials, often focusing on management, administration, or creative fields. Mechanical Engineering is a specialized technical discipline involving design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems. While Non Engineering roles are more diverse in credentials and work environments, Mechanical Engineering requires specific technical education and is more industry-specific. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify suitable career paths based on their skills and interests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a non engineering role, and why are they important?

To excel in a non-engineering role, candidates generally need strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with relevant educational qualifications such as a bachelor's degree in their field. Familiarity with office productivity software, project management tools, or specialized systems related to the specific industry can be important. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and teamwork help individuals stand out in these diverse roles. These abilities ensure effective collaboration, efficient workflow, and the achievement of organizational objectives across various business functions.

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Senior Staff Product Manager, AI Workflow Enablement Lead

Intuit

San Diego, CA • On-site

$205K - $278K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Intuit rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 244 rated software companies

Job description

Job overview
 

Intuit's AI Transformation Org is changing how 18,000+ employees do their most important work. We bring AI agents into the everyday workflows of Finance, Legal, Marketing, Customer Success, and People & Places. The people doing the work spend less time on coordination and more time on the decisions that need their expertise. We need a Principal who can scale this across the company without taking it over.

This role is the engine that gets AI-redesigned workflows into production and keeps them there. You partner with AI Champions inside each non-engineering function. You apply approved enterprise blueprints to high-friction, repeatable workflows. You set measurable baselines before redesign. You make adoption stick after the central team steps back. Your success is measured by what the function can do after you leave, not by what you personally redesigned.

You partner closely with the People & Places AI Workforce Transformation team, the Enterprise Solution Architect, the Telemetry and Insights Lead, and senior operating leaders across Intuit's most consequential non-engineering functions.


Responsibilities

Responsibilities
  • Drive blueprint-led redesign with AI Champions across non-engineering functions. Apply approved blueprint patterns to the workflows we prioritize. Coach Champions through configuration, integration, evaluation, and rollout in their real work, not in training settings.
  • Hold the line on blueprint standards. Every redesign uses approved workflow logic, agent configuration standards, integration patterns, governance guardrails, and measurement contracts. Push back on bespoke designs that fragment the enterprise architecture.
  • Design redesigns to stick. Set baselines before launch. Instrument the pre-state with the Telemetry and Insights Lead. Align role expectations and habits with HR Craft Leaders. Validate the post-state. Treat behavioral adoption as a design constraint from day one, not a retrofit.
  • Drive blueprint adoption, not workflow possession. The redesigned workflow is the default execution model in production. The function owns it after you step back. The hand-off is the deliverable, not the redesign itself.
  • Surface friction back to platform and architecture. Identify where blueprint patterns break down, where the platform is missing capability, and where governance creates drag. Feed signal to the Enterprise Solution Architect and the platform engineering team. The platform should compound with every redesign.
  • Connect workflow redesign to workforce evolution. Every redesign changes what the people doing the work need to know, do, and decide. Partner with HR Craft Leaders and the People & Places AI Workforce Transformation team. Role expectations, AI proficiency, hiring criteria, and learning pathways evolve with the workflow, not after it.
  • Maintain the redesign portfolio view. Make redesigns in flight, baselines committed, value captured, and risk visible at any moment. Keep prioritization honest. Resist pressure to take on work that does not meet the bar.

Qualifications

Required

  • 12+ years of progressive experience designing, building, or operating production AI/ML systems, agentic workflows, or enterprise workflow platforms.
  • At least 3 years driving change inside other people's organizations. This could be embedded with a business function, a forward-deployed engineering team, or a transformation function.
  • Demonstrated track record of taking AI-powered workflows from prototype into in-production adoption at enterprise scale.
  • Experience influencing and aligning VP-level and above stakeholders on workflow strategy and investment decisions.
  • Bachelor's degree required. Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Preferred

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Background in enterprise HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing, or Customer Success technology. These are the functions where this role will spend most of its time.
  • Experience designing or implementing responsible AI frameworks, evaluation pipelines, or AI governance programs.
  • Prior experience as a forward-deployed engineer or AI solutions architect inside a customer's organization.

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Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may 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 $205,500 - $278,000
San Diego, CA $189,500- $256,000Employment Type: Full-Time

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