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Sales Compensation Architect

Location: Remote
Compensation: Base+commission
Reviewed: Mon, Sep 14, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Owning the design and administration of incentive compensation plans, the full-time remote Sales Compensation Architect will partner with Sales leadership and Finance to align compensation strategies with business objectives while ensuring accurate and timely commission payments.

Key responsibilities
  • Design and maintain incentive compensation plans for all go-to-market roles, ensuring alignment with business strategy
  • Administer the full commission lifecycle, including plan creation, commission calculation, and dispute resolution
  • Collaborate with Engineering & IT to build and iterate on the internal commission platform, translating plan design into system logic
Required qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in sales compensation design, administration, or operations within a SaaS or software company
  • Hands-on experience in designing incentive compensation plans that align with business objectives
  • Strong financial modeling skills for building multi-scenario compensation models
  • Deep understanding of the commission lifecycle, including plan design and payment processes
  • Working knowledge of ASC 606 & ASC 340 as they relate to commission expenses

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