Be a part of something big

Avalara is the technology company that everyone’s used but nobody’s heard of. We’re at your gas pump, in your browser, and at checkout.

Be a part of something big

Avalara is the technology company that everyone’s used but nobody’s heard of. We’re at your gas pump, in your browser, and at checkout.

Imagine nearly every transaction you make — every cup of coffee or pair of sneakers, every movie ticket, meal kit, or streamed song, every sensor-to-sensor ping. Every time you make a purchase, whether physical or digital, there’s a unique and nuanced tax calculation.

We’re building cloud compliance to handle all those transactions, all over the world — and we’re reinventing how tax is done.

We work with businesses of every size, from gigantic global retailers to corner stores. That involves billions of transactions, tens of thousands of legal jurisdictions, and trillions of dollars, moving at speeds measured in milliseconds.

We do it better than anyone. That’s why we’re growing fast.

Meet some Avalarians

"If you like the challenge of tough problems and the fun of solving them with smart people, Avalara is for you."

Liz Armbruester
SVP, Global Compliance Operations

Joined Avalara in 2013

"We’ve got an incredible team of supersmart, humble individuals who enjoy solving challenging problems. I’m incredibly proud of the culture we have at the company, and the passion for simplifying the complex needs of our customers."

Derrick Tan
VP of Engineering

Joined Avalara in 2019

"Why should someone work at Avalara? The people :)"

Ileah Daniels
Manager, Billing Operations

Joined Avalara in 2016

"Working at Avalara gives you great opportunities to work on projects that have breakthrough technological impact for our customers and business partners."

Wesley Khumalo
Senior Data Engineer

Joined Avalara in 2019

"If you really love to work with leading edge technologies and leaders who support you, then you will love it here."

Shripad Bothale
Lead Software Developer in Test

Joined Avalara in 2016

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Diversity and inclusion

We don’t just encourage diversity — we thrive because of it.

Our diverse and inclusive culture drives Avalara's innovation and growth. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds, locations and cultures. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERG) help us build culture and drive equity for all by removing systemic biases. ERGs help Avalara understand the cultural differences and needs of such under-represented groups.

Women of Avalara

To cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture, we create opportunities to grow our business, engage our community, and develop women in their professional and personal lives.

PRISM: LGBTQ+ of Avalara

We elevate the voices of LGBTQ+ Avalarians and influence the Avalara community to understand, celebrate, and promote diverse voices and experiences.

Ujima: Black Employees of Avalara

We foster community, help diverse voices be heard, and host internal and external events to enrich and develop Black Avalarians and our allies.

Veterans of Avalara

We support the recruitment, retention,  and advancement of veterans at Avalara.

Node: Remote Employees of Avalara

Support. Advocate. Demonstrate. Connect. We provide support for our global remote workers while advocating for inclusion within Avalara. We create opportunities to build connection and community for remote employees and act as leaders demonstrating the value and best practices of remote employees.

Access: Disability at Avalara

We advocate for and lift the voices of disabled Avalarians, which includes people with physical disabilities, mental disabilities, and accessibility concerns. Our focus is to create a culture of support, communication, and education for disabled employees and our allies.

Benefits

You’ll have access to many benefits, depending on your role and location:

Career development

As our company grows, our employees should, too. That’s why we created mentorship opportunities and career growth programs.

Health and wellness

We offer all the most important health benefits to keep Avalarians happy and healthy, at work and at home.

State-of-the-art offices

You’ll enjoy a fully stocked fridge and free espresso at all our locations. You might also get a view of the game! In Seattle, we look right into CenturyLink Field — home of the Seahawks and Sounders — and the Durham office overlooks Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Commuter perks

We support flexible schedules, and we make getting to the office a little easier and less costly with subsidized transportation options.

Competitive compensation

Avalara employees receive bonuses, retirement plans, financial planning assistance, and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP), in addition to salary and paid time off.