PWC

Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Director

PWC$150K — $438K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
  • At least 8 years of experience in software engineering
  • Demonstrated thought leadership in software engineering
  • Expertise in delivering AI-enabled platforms and products
  • Experience in shaping multi-year technology roadmaps

Responsibilities

  • Establish the strategic technology vision for tax innovation
  • Drive initiatives focused on AI, LLMs, and data-driven solutions
  • Influence enterprise technology's direction for business growth
  • Build and lead a high-performing engineering team
  • Shape and sponsor significant cloud and AI-enabled projects
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business alignment
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Personal and family sick leave
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligible
Full Job Description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Software Engineering

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Lead in line with our values and brand.
  • Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
  • Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
  • Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
  • Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
  • Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
  • Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
  • Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Software and Product Innovation team, you will set the technology vision and strategy for tax innovation, focusing on AI, LLMs, and data-driven platforms. As a Director, you will drive business growth by shaping and sponsoring major cloud and AI-enabled initiatives, influencing enterprise technology direction, and building a top-performing engineering organization that consistently delivers measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

- Establish the strategic technology vision for tax innovation

- Drive initiatives focused on AI, LLMs, and data-driven solutions

- Influence the direction of enterprise technology to enhance business growth

- Build and lead a top-performing engineering team to achieve measurable outcomes

- Shape and sponsor significant cloud and AI-enabled projects

- Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm alignment with business objectives

- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team

- Monitor industry trends to identify opportunities for technological advancements

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Master's Degree preferred

- Demonstrating thought leadership in software engineering

- Delivering transformative, AI-enabled platforms and products

- Shaping and executing multi-year technology roadmaps

- Leading cross-business and cross-functional initiatives

- Defining and championing engineering culture and operating models

- Overseeing governance, risk, and compliance for cloud and AI

- Representing technology and AI strategy to executive leadership

- Building and evolving a successful engineering organization

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $150,000 - $438,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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