Build your future with Sovos.
If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges -- we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.
Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!
Don't worry if you don't check all the boxes -- apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.
The Work You'll Do:
The Senior Sales Engineer will act as a strategic technical advisor supporting complex, multi-country sales engagements across Sovos’ tax and compliance technology portfolio.
This is a senior pre-sales role for a commercially driven professionals who thrives in enterprise environments, leads structured discovery, and confidently positions high-value solutions. While deep tax expertise is not required, the ability to quickly understand regulatory frameworks and articulate business impact is essential.
You will operate independently, partnering closely with Sales, Alliances, Product and Professional Services to drive revenue growth in both direct and partner-led opportunities
More specifically, you will:
- Lead complex, multi-entity discovery sessions across global customer organisations
- Map customer transaction flows, ERP landscapes, and regulatory exposure
- Design scalable, cross-border solution architectures aligned to business and compliance needs
- Confidently position the commercial value of Sovos solutions, not just demonstrate functionality
- Influence technical and business stakeholders, including senior decision-makers
- Partner with Sales to shape account strategy and advance deals through structured qualification
- Own technical responses for enterprise RFPs, RFIs and global tenders
- Deliver tailored demonstrations reflecting global regulatory and ERP scenarios
- Operate as a trusted advisor in partner-led and embedded solution models
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless transition from pre-sales to implementation
- Contribute to global pre-sales best practices, messaging, and competitive positioning
- Maintain high-quality demo environments aligned with global market requirements
What We Need From You
- 3+ years of experience in Sales Engineering or Technical Pre-Sales within enterprise software
- Proven success supporting complex, multi-country or enterprise-level deals
- Strong ability to lead structured discovery and solution mapping conversations
- Commercial mindset with confidence influencing customer buying decisions
- Experience navigating ERP ecosystems is highly desirable
- Exposure to tax, compliance, regulatory, finance or adjacent domains is advantageous
- Comfortable operating independently with limited regional infrastructure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin
- Ability to work effectively across time zones and global teams
- Willingness to travel occasionally
What Does Sovos Offer You?
The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!
- Opportunity to work with a global organization and gain international exposure
- Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
- Mentoring Programs and career development opportunities
- Globally recognized Training and Development programs
- Comprehensive health benefits and insurance coverage
- Collaborative work environment with modern tools and technologies
- Opportunity to be part of a newly acquired entity and shape its growth journey
Our Recruitment Process
We believe in a transparent and comprehensive hiring process. Here's what to expect:
Stage 1: CCAT (Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test) and EPP (Employee Personality Profile) Assessment
Stage 2: Automated Video Interview
Stage 3: Department Interview with Hiring Manager and/or team
Stage 4: Final Interview
Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
Company Background
Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.
More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries -- including half the Fortune 500 -- trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree is a plus
- 5+ years of experience in solution architecture and software integration, focusing on SAP or Oracle; Big 4 experience preferred
- Extensive knowledge of eInvoicing standards and frameworks, VAT compliance requirements, and EDI standards
- Experience presenting and selling to executive-level prospects, partners, and clients; excellent communication skills
- Strong project management skills and ability to see projects to completion
Sovos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sovos and has not been reviewed or approved by Sovos.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited time off is broadly offered and stands out as a strong aspect of the package. While usage may depend on workload and manager norms, the breadth of the policy is clear.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is included, with examples of extended maternity and multi‑week leave for other parents. This support complements wider family‑oriented resources.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources, donation matching, volunteer time off, recognition programs, and structured development/mentorship are part of a broad offering. Remote/flexible work options and community perks further bolster everyday wellbeing.
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What We Do
Sovos provides businesses with the confidence needed to navigate an increasingly regulated world. Offering a modern, IT driven response to compliance, Sovos’ solutions are scalable, reliable and secure and provide a great user experience. Sovos has more than 100,000 customers, including half the Fortune 500, as well as businesses of every size operating in more than 70 countries. The company’s cloud-based solutions integrate with a wide variety of business applications and government compliance processes. Sovos has employees throughout the Americas and Europe and is owned by Hg and TA Associates.
Why Work With Us
We are dedicated to being a place where people truly enjoy being. We promote internally and offer a variety of development programs internally. Tax and the regulatory compliance space is also an incredibly stable industry! It changes a lot (because, tax!) but it is never going away. It is always something businesses will have to do!
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