Software Engineer, Tax

We are seeking aSoftware Engineer expert into Tax Technology who candesign,configure, anddelivertax automation solutions across the Americas (North and South America). This is a highly technical, product-focused role at the intersection of tax compliance, software engineering, and system ownership.

You will serve as theone of theprimary domain expertfor the Vertex tax engine, owning the configuration, integration, and evolution of tax rules, logic, and data flows. You'll work closely with Tax, Finance, Engineering, and Compliance teams to deliver scalable, accurate, and auditable tax solutions that support global compliance and operational efficiency.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep tax domain expertise with hands-on experience in tax engine configuration, system integration, and product delivery.

• Act as the technical and functional owner of the Vertex tax engine across the Americas region
• Design, configure, and maintain custom tax rules, taxability logic, jurisdiction mappings, and tax rate tables to support complex indirect tax requirements (VAT/IVA, sales & use tax, e-invoicing, etc.)
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of tax engine enhancements: from requirement gathering and technical specification to UAT, deployment, and post-release validation
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate the tax engine with ERP modules, order management, and financial reporting platforms
• Own the tax engine's data model and rule logic, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness
• Define and track KPIs: rule accuracy, automation rate, filing timeliness, error rate, and compliance coverage
• Serve as the bridge between business stakeholders (Tax, Finance) and technical teams-translating complex tax logic into precise, testable system behavior
• Participate in technical design sessions, contribute to architecture decisions, and ensure tax engine scalability and maintainability
• Support change management, training, and documentation for tax engine updates

• Hands-on, production-level experience configuring and maintaining a major tax engine
• 3+ years of experience in Tax Technology, Tax Systems, or Product Ownership within a multinational finance or manufacturing environment
• Deep technical understanding of indirect tax compliance across the Americas:US sales & use tax (multi-state, local, exemption rules), Mexico IVA & CFDI, Brazil ICMS, PIS/COFINS, ISS, NF-e, Other LATAM VAT/IVA regimes
• Proven ability to write detailed technical specifications and acceptance criteria for tax logic
• Experience working with tax engine APIs, data feeds, and integration patterns
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments with a focus on technical delivery
• Experience with direct tax or payroll tax systems
• Familiarity with Avalara, SAP Tax, or other tax engines
• Background in software engineering, systems analysis, or technical product management
• Knowledge of e-invoicing standards (e.g., CFDI, NF-e, UBL, XML/JSON schemas)

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.