Senior Systems Engineer, Taxfix
People Systems
+ Employee stock options
Tax filing app
Be an early applicant
Tax filing app
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Employee stock options
201-500 employees
Company mission
Taxfix's mission is to enable anyone, regardless of education or background, to file their taxes with newfound confidence.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience as a systems engineer or in a similar role with a focus on automating workflows
- Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, TypeScript, Go) and experience with CI/CD tools such as Github Actions (preferred), GitLab, or Jenkins
- Familiarity with managing public cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (GCP preferred or AWS)
- Experience with at least one scripting language like Bash, Python, TypeScript
- A product mindset with a focus on improving productivity and efficiency through automation
- Interest in AI and its potential to streamline people team operations
- Familiarity with HR systems like HiBob, Peakon, and corporate tools such as Okta, Notion, and Google Workspace is a plus
- Excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus
What the job involves
- As our People Systems & Data Engineer, you’ll have the freedom to work from home or at our modern office in Berlin, Germany, within our hybrid work model
- Reporting to the Head of IT, you’ll focus on automating HR systems and tools used by our people team, including HiBob, Peakon, Okta, our payroll system, Jira, and more
- You’ll bring a product mindset, helping to identify opportunities for automation, and streamlining workflows to improve productivity
- Working closely with the Corporate IT team, People Systems team, and other relevant stakeholders, you will leverage your technical expertise and passion for automation to create scalable solutions that enhance the developer experience and shorten delivery cycles
- Build and maintain automation for HR systems, including HiBob, Peakon, and other people team tooling
- Collaborate within the people team to identify pain points and opportunities for efficiency improvements through automation—for example, automating payroll processes, and synchronising employee data between systems
- Script and develop tools for process automation using languages like Python, TypeScript, Go, or others
- Lead initiatives to integrate AI technologies into people team processes to drive productivity and innovation
Our take
For many people, filing taxes is still a painstaking, confusing and outdated process. In Germany alone, around 10 million people each year decide not to claim their tax return for this reason. Taxfix solves this problem by making it easier to file tax returns and claim rebates.
Taxfix serves as a personal tax accountant, something that many of its users can't afford or don't have access to. The app functions much like any chatbot, offering in-depth guidance and optimising the tax filing process. Users can typically file their taxes in under 20 minutes using the app, which will appeal to anyone looking to save time and effort on their personal finances. Taxfix is not alone in offering this sort of service, but it sets itself apart from rivals such as TurboTax thanks to its mobile-first approach.
The company has been well-served by its innovative and attractive app interface and acquired its German competitor Steuerbot in early 2023. With its European market covered by Berlin and Madrid offices, 2024 saw its entrance into the UK market by acquiring smaller competitor Taxscouts, establishing itself as the European leader in its sector.
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Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2022
$220m
SERIES D
Apr 2020
$65m
SERIES C
Total funding: $325.6m
Company benefits
- A chance to do meaningful, people-centric work with an international team of passionate professionals
- Holistic wellbeing with free mental health coaching sessions, yoga, and a discounted membership to Urban Sports Club
- A monthly allowance to spend on home support services, including childcare, housekeeping, pet sitting, tutoring, and elderly care
- Employee stock options for all employees—because everyone deserves to benefit from the success they help to create
- Dedicated relocation and visa support for those that need it
- 30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours
- Full trust to take ownership of your work in a flat hierarchy where feedback is encouraged and expected
- A generous learning budget to support your personal and professional development and guidance from our internal L&D experts
- Work from abroad for up to six weeks every year. Just align with your team, and then enjoy your trip
- Plenty of opportunities to socialise as a team. In addition to internal meetups, our international team hosts regular get-togethers—virtually and in person when possible
- Free tax declaration filing, of course, through the Taxfix app—and internal support for all personal tax-related questions
- Have a four-legged friend in your life? We’re happy to have dogs join us in the office
Company values
- Understand - We ask why. We listen to what others have to say, and care what matters to them. What are their worries? What do they love? Our curiosity drives us to search for the reasons why: why, why, why?
- Deliver - We care about the impact we have on people’s lives, and strive to create a peace of mind. We make things happen, against all odds, and value results over process. We take ownership for the work we do, and make it the best we can. We’re devoted to building something remarkable together. Can your team rely on you today?
- Develop - We are hungry to grow, and we never stop learning. We are humble; we admit our weaknesses and are ambitious to become the best version of ourselves. We inspire and help each other to be better, and apply what we have learned. What did you learn today?
- Trust - Our customers can count on us. We believe in ourselves and trust in the decisions we make. We build trust through our work. We respect each other. We work together. We are a team. How did you earn the trust of others today?
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, BE
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Leadership
Mathis Büchi
(Chairman)Previously co-founded Encounter Korea and Smallpdf. Currently Founder and CEO at Genova.ai.
Lino Teuteberg
(CPO)Previously worked as an Interaction Developer at springen, and co-founded Smallpdf.
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