Tax Technology Lead

Stripe

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NYSeattle, WASouth San Francisco, CA
Salary
$224,000–$336,000 / yr
Posted
85 days ago
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Confirmed live 7 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $191k
This role $280k
$119k most similar roles pay here $359k

This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $155,675–$227,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $280k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for internet businesses, providing payment processing, billing, fraud prevention, and banking-as-a-service APIs to businesses of all sizes globally. Industry: Payments Infrastructure & Financial Technology

Stripe currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $190,400–$285,600 across 171 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Tax Technology Lead

The Tax Technology Lead joins the Tax team to serve as the lead architect for the department's digital transformation. This role focuses on accelerating technology adoption, reducing time to value for emerging technologies like generative AI and LLMs, and replacing manual compliance processes with automated monitoring and algorithmic anomaly detection. The individual will manage technical debt by phasing out legacy systems in favor of scalable, code-based solutions while establishing a developer mindset through version control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Key responsibilities include building proprietary APIs to bridge global financial systems, developing a real-time Tax Data Warehouse, and integrating tax logic into foundational infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Computer Science or Data Science and is proficient in Python, SQL, and Go or Java, with extensive experience at the intersection of tax and technology.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a multi-year strategic technology roadmap for the Tax department.
  • Architect complex systems and lead engineers in building proprietary APIs to bridge global financial systems.
  • Replace manual compliance processes with automated monitoring and algorithmic anomaly detection.
  • Integrate tax logic into Stripe's foundational infrastructure in a scalable and robust way.
  • Build a real-time Tax Data Warehouse to provide global visibility into tax liabilities.
  • Manage internal and external resources to ensure technology projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Transition the team toward a developer mindset by implementing version control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Train and mentor tax team members to increase their proficiency in adopting new technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Go or Java.
  • Background in software development or data engineering.
  • 12+ years of experience at the intersection of tax and technology.
  • Experience leading digital transformations in fintech or high-growth sectors.
  • Deep experience managing technical debt and leading sprints to resolve complex tax challenges.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with engineering and product leads to prioritize a technology roadmap.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Data Science.
  • Knowledge of international tax frameworks is preferred.

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