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Full-Time

Head of Engineering

Posted on 7/24/2024

Anrok

Anrok

51-200 employees

Automates sales tax for SaaS businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Requirements
  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • Minimum of 3 years managing managers
  • Track record of attracting top-tier engineering talent
  • Experience working with different stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Define the strategy for team and infrastructure scaling
  • Implement engineering processes for robust software
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on product roadmap
  • Recruit and develop engineers
  • Make a business impact at the company level

Anrok offers a sales tax solution tailored for SaaS businesses, automating compliance and monitoring sales tax liability across various financial systems. The platform enables real-time tax calculation, filing, and remittance, while also tracking remote employees triggering physical nexus.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$71.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

40%

1 year growth

59%

2 year growth

118%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $30 million Series B funding round will enable Anrok to scale its operations and enhance its product offerings, providing more robust solutions for clients.
  • Anrok's end-to-end solution for monitoring, calculating, collecting, and filing taxes simplifies compliance for software companies, potentially reducing operational burdens and costs.
  • The company's focus on being the audit source of truth for the internet economy positions it as a critical infrastructure provider in the growing digital economy.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on software companies may limit Anrok's market size compared to more diversified tax platforms.
  • Rapid scaling and expansion could lead to operational challenges and potential service disruptions.

What makes Anrok unique

  • Anrok focuses exclusively on sales tax solutions for software companies, providing a specialized service that general tax platforms do not offer.
  • The company's integration with billing systems like Chargebee allows for seamless, no-code sales tax automation, setting it apart from competitors requiring more complex setups.
  • Anrok's backing by prominent investors and industry leaders, such as Khosla Ventures and Sequoia Capital, underscores its credibility and potential for growth.
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