Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Director

PwC•Washington, DC

1d•$150,000 - $438,000

About The Position

As a Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Director, you will lead the design and delivery of software solutions that support tax services, combining engineering, product thinking, and client-facing problem solving within PwC’s Tax practice. You will set direction, drive business growth, shape client work, and guide teams across multiple efforts while translating vision into action and fostering a culture of quality, integrity, and inclusion. You will use your software engineering background to develop applications, evaluate new approaches, and turn tax technology ideas into practical solutions that improve service delivery and business performance. The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of experience. Travel requirements are up to 20%.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree.
At least 8 years of experience.
Adhere to professional standards, code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrating software engineering leadership in tax innovation initiatives.
Driving client-focused technology solutions across tax service delivery.
Developing software architecture, integration, and application design approaches.
Translating tax requirements into scalable engineering strategies.
Leading thoughtful change across people, process, and technology.

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction for tax technology initiatives and translate business priorities into software engineering plans.
Lead client-facing software engineering efforts that support tax innovation, digital transformation, and service delivery improvement.
Oversee architecture, design, coding, and testing activities for scalable applications and technology-enabled solutions.
Shape client engagement strategy, business growth opportunities, and solution roadmaps across multiple concurrent efforts.
Direct cross-functional teams through enterprise application architecture, integration, and functional requirements development.
Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI tools, to advance automation, productivity, and modern engineering approaches.
Coach leaders and develop team capability across solution architecture, programming, and business process management.
Validate adherence to professional standards, code of conduct, and independence requirements throughout technology delivery.
Build relationships with business and technology leaders to identify opportunities, address issues, and advance innovation efforts.