Tax software firm Avalara to add 100 jobs in Durham

State of play: While Avalara operates under a hybrid work model, a spokesperson for the company says it is focusing its hiring on workers within driving distance of the Durham office.

• The company previously said it had more than 400 employees in Durham.

What they do: Avalara makes tax-compliance software that helps companies navigate the differences in sales tax rules across the country.

• It was acquired by the private equity firm Vista Equity Partners for $8.4 billion in 2022.

Between the lines: Most of the company's engineering talent is based in Seattle — though it is hiring across all departments in Durham.

• The company said many of the new jobs it is looking to fill are in sales and project management roles. It's recruiting recent graduates for them.