Senior Platform Engineer, Taxfix
Product Security
+ Stock options
Tax filing app
Be an early applicant
Tax filing app
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ 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
- Solid experience in cloud-native security and software engineering
- Proficient in Python, Terraform, and container tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Practical experience securing AWS, GCP, or Azure environments
- Familiarity with CNAPP tools like Wiz, Sysdig, or AquaSec
- Exposure to security incident response and detection strategies
- Enjoy ownership and hands-on problem solving
- Learn fast and navigate ambiguity with confidence
- Communicate clearly with both engineers and non-technical teams
- Are humble, collaborative, and always curious to improve
Desirable
- Certifications: OSCP/OSWE, AWS/GCP Security or Architect, Network certifications
- Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks like React or Node.js
- Experience working with AI/ML security or privacy-preserving technologies
What the job involves
- Now, we’re looking for a Senior Platform Security Engineer to strengthen the backbone of our product—our cloud-native infrastructure and AI/ML systems. If you're ready to get hands-on with cutting-edge security challenges in cloud and AI, while collaborating across engineering, data, and DevOps, this role is for you
- Design and implement secure, scalable infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Secure our containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and service meshes
- Build and maintain secure Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or similar tools
- Lead and enhance CI/CD pipeline security, embedding DevSecOps principles
- Protect AI/ML systems—safeguard training data, prevent model/prompt attacks, and apply privacy-preserving methods
- Respond to cloud and AI security incidents using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
- Perform regular risk assessments, threat modeling, and infrastructure reviews
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, and data science to integrate security early and often
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For many people, filing taxes is still a painstaking, confusing and outdated process.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
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: $326.5m
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 HQ
Mitte, Berlin, BE
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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