Senior Tax Systems Engineer (Vertex)

Salesforce; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 148,500 - 223,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Employee stock purchasing program

Job summary

Salesforce is looking for a Senior Tax Systems Engineer to join their IT Finance Engineering Team in San Francisco. This senior-level position involves designing and optimizing enterprise tax solutions using Vertex. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of relevant experience, expertise in indirect tax domains, and a strong engineering background in API design and system integrations. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical care and stock purchasing options, is offered along with a competitive salary range of $148,500 - $223,900 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience implementing and supporting Vertex tax solutions in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in indirect tax domains (Sales & Use Tax, VAT, GST, cross-border taxation).
• Experience integrating Vertex with ERP, billing, and revenue systems via REST/SOAP APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Vertex tax solutions across Finance and Revenue systems.
• Design and build integrations between Vertex and ERP, Billing, Revenue Recognition systems.
• Drive performance, scalability, and compliance in high-volume transaction environments.

Skills

Experience implementing Vertex tax solutions

Expertise in indirect tax domains

Knowledge of Vertex configuration

API design

Strong troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance Systems, or related field

Tools

MuleSoft

Boomi

Informatica

Job description

Position

Senior Tax Systems Engineer (Vertex) – IT Finance Engineering Team

This senior‑level role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise tax solutions using Vertex, owning the technical integration of tax systems across Finance, ERP, Billing, and Revenue platforms, and leading architecture around APIs, middleware, and event‑driven systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end implementation and enhancement of Vertex tax solutions across Finance and Revenue systems
• Configure and optimize Vertex (O Series / tax engines), including tax rules, jurisdictions, exemptions, and reporting
• Design and build integrations between Vertex and ERP, Billing, Revenue Recognition, and Order Management systems
• Define tax data flows, transaction mappings, and reconciliation controls across systems
• Partner with Finance, Tax, Revenue Operations, and Engineering to translate regulatory and business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Troubleshoot tax calculation issues, integration failures, and reconciliation discrepancies
• Establish integration standards (API contracts, payload structures, error handling, monitoring)
• Drive performance, scalability, and compliance in high‑volume transaction environments
• Contribute to architecture reviews and promote engineering best practices
• Ensure audit readiness, strong documentation, and SOX compliance where applicable

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience implementing and supporting Vertex tax solutions in enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in indirect tax domains (Sales & Use Tax, VAT, GST, cross‑border taxation, exemptions, compliance)
• Deep knowledge of Vertex configuration (rules, jurisdictions, rates, exemptions, certificates, reporting)
• Experience integrating Vertex with ERP, billing, and revenue systems via REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, or custom frameworks
• Solid understanding of Quote‑to‑Cash and Record‑to‑Report processes
• Strong engineering foundation in API design, data mapping, JSON/XML transformations, and secure integrations
• Experience with integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across tax, integration, and financial data flows
• Experience working in Agile environments with CI/CD and version control (Git)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance Systems, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing Vertex in SaaS or subscription‑based business models
• Familiarity with revenue systems (e.g., RevPro) and billing platforms
• Experience designing scalable tax architectures for global operations
• Knowledge of compliance controls, audit processes, and financial system governance
• Exposure to enterprise data platforms and reporting tools

Compensation & Benefits

The typical base salary range for this position is $148,500 - $223,900 annually, with higher ranges in selected cities (e.g., San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area). In addition to base salary, compensation may include bonus, equity, and benefits.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), employee stock purchasing program, and other programs that support employees' well‑being and work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Reasonable accommodations can be requested during the application process via the Accommodations Request Form.