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:
At Sovos, we're transforming how companies around the world manage tax compliance — helping half of the Fortune 500 and thousands more stay ahead in a complex, ever-changing global regulatory landscape. As a Senior Technical Support Specialist based in São Paulo, you'll serve as a technical authority and escalation point within our support organisation, handling our most complex customer issues while mentoring the broader team. You'll combine advanced troubleshooting with strategic thinking to improve support operations, drive customer satisfaction, and influence product development decisions.
More specifically, you will:
- Handle escalated, complex technical support cases requiring deep product knowledge and advanced troubleshooting skills
- Escalate complex technical problems to the appropriate engineering or Sovos teams in a timely manner
- Document all customer interactions, issues, and resolutions in the support ticketing system
- Design and implement technical solutions for recurring customer problems
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to Technical Support Specialists
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including knowledge base articles and internal training materials
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to represent the voice of the customer in product improvements
- Create and deliver technical training programmes for both internal teams and customers
- Establish and refine support processes and best practices to improve team efficiency
- Serve as technical liaison between Support, Engineering, and Product Management teams
- Contribute to on-call rotations and provide guidance during critical incidents
- Leverage AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to enhance support efficiency and customer outcomes
What We Need From You
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new software platforms and technologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Patient and empathetic approach to customer service, even in high-stress situations
- Problem-solving mindset with strong analytical and diagnostic abilities
- Experience with ticketing systems such as Zendesk, Freshdesk, or similar platforms
- Basic understanding of web technologies, APIs, and integration concepts
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members
- Strong time management skills to balance multiple support cases with varying priorities
- Adaptability to changing requirements and evolving software capabilities
- Bilingual proficiency required: English plus at least one of Spanish, Portuguese, or Turkish, depending on the product(s) supported
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to Sovos locations and events (less than 25%)
What Does Sovos Offer You?
The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!
- Mentoring Programs
- Twice-Monthly Meeting Free Days
- Management Bootcamps and Development Trainings
- Yearly performance reviews where compensation and performance are assessed and rewarded generously
- Clear paths for growth within our roles (but we know that career development can be like a spider web, not a ladder - we give you the tools to move outside of your career as well!)
- Generous time off and benefits
Our Recruitment Process
We believe in a transparent and comprehensive hiring process. Here's what to expect:
Stage 1: UCAT (Universal Cognitive Aptitude Test) and EPP (Employee Personality Profile) Assessment
Stage 2: Automated Video Interview
Stage 3: Department Interview with Hiring Manager and/or key stakeholders
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
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new software platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Patient and empathetic customer service approach, including high-stress situations
- Problem-solving mindset with strong analytical and diagnostic abilities
- Experience with ticketing systems such as Zendesk, Freshdesk, or similar platforms
- Basic understanding of web technologies, APIs, and integration concepts
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
- Strong time management skills to balance multiple support cases
- Adaptability to changing requirements and evolving software capabilities
- Bilingual proficiency: English plus at least one of Spanish, Portuguese, or Turkish
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (less than 25%)
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.
Sovos Insights
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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