Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

CompanyFounded by CPAs, tax attorneys, and engineers, Taxbit is the leading innovator automating global tax reporting for the digital economy. Taxbit's AI-enabled platform streamlines compliance related to digital assets, payments, and other financial transactions. Its unique combination of deep subject matter expertise and AI-forward technology have made it a fast-growing disruptor trusted by the world's leading fintechs, marketplaces, digital asset players, Big 4 accounting firms, traditional enterprises, and government agencies. Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VCs, Taxbit's team is located across offices in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Salt Lake City, London, Madrid, and Singapore.Opportunity for ImpactTaxBit is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Systems, Security & Compliance organization and take ownership of the cloud infrastructure that powers our platform. In this role, you will be a technical leader for our AWS environment, driving the architecture, automation, and operational excellence of systems that our customers and internal teams depend on. You will also help shape and drive our AI (Dev)Ops strategy, defining how we deploy, monitor, and operate AI-enabled systems responsibly and at scale. You will have broad influence over how we build, deploy, secure, and monitor infrastructure at scale, partnering closely with engineering, security, and compliance stakeholders to raise the bar on reliability, security, and developer velocity across the company.Role and ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and operate secure, highly available cloud infrastructure on AWS supporting TaxBit's platform and productsOwn infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK (preferred) or Terraform, driving consistency, repeatability, and version control across environmentsBuild, maintain, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines (GitHub/GitHub Actions) to enable safe, frequent, and reliable deploymentsDefine and implement TaxBit's backup and disaster recovery strategy across cloud data stores and critical systemsArchitect and evolve data storage and processing patterns that support scalability, reliability, and cost efficiencyImplement and maintain centralized logging, monitoring, and observability across services and infrastructureImplement and maintain security guardrails integrated throughout the development lifecycleBuild workflow automation that reduces manual toil in infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operationsDebug and resolve complex issues across distributed, cloud-native systems, driving root-cause analysis and durable fixesImplement AI Ops/AI DevOps practices to deploy, monitor, and operate AI-enabled systems and pipelines in productionPartner cross-functionally with engineering, security, and compliance teams using tools such as GitHub, Linear/Jira, and DatabricksProfessional QualificationsBachelor's degree (B.Sc. minimum) in Computer Science or a related fieldSignificant experience in systems/infrastructure engineering, with deep, hands-on expertise in AWS cloud infrastructureStrong programming skills in Python, TypeScript, or an equivalent languageRequired: hands-on experience with CI/CD, GitHub, and Infrastructure-as-Code (AWS CDK preferred, Terraform acceptable)Experience designing and implementing backup strategy, data architecture, and disaster recovery for cloud systemsExperience implementing and maintaining logging and monitoring/observability solutionsSecurity-minded, with experience implementing and maintaining security guardrails in engineering workflowsExperience with workflow automation and strong debugging skills across distributed systemsFamiliarity with collaboration and workflow tooling such as Linear/Jira and DatabricksFamiliarity with AI governance practices and frameworks (e.g., ISO 42001) for managing AI systems responsiblyUnderstanding of AI security risks and mitigations (e.g., model/data access controls, prompt injection, secure use of AI tooling)Personal CharacteristicsSecurity-minded by default, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating riskStrong sense of ownership and accountability for systems end to endClear communicator who collaborates effectively across engineering, security, and complianceComfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentPragmatic problem-solver who balances speed with reliability and securityActs as an enabler for other engineers, building platforms, tools, and guardrails that make it easier for teams to ship safely and quicklyCollaborative by nature, building strong working relationships across engineering, security, and compliance to get to the best outcome togetherCompensation & BenefitsThe base salary range for this role is $170,000-$250,000. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Actual compensation will vary depending on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to location, experience, level, and job qualifications.Benefits & PerksCompetitive cash compensation (based on experience)Equity (RSUs)Competitive benefits packageA modern 401(k) plan that includes access to crypto, financial wellness benefits, low fees and moreHybrid working model: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH/flexibleMonday team lunches, snacks and drinksDiscretionary Time Off - enjoy the flexibility to rest, refuel, and rechargePaid parental leave to bond with your childFertility BenefitAutonomous work and flexibility in how work is performedTaxbit in the News Bybit Collaborates with Taxbit to Ensure Seamless Financial Compliance for Global and EU UsersTaxbit Expands Global Platform to Power CARF/DAC8 Compliance at ScaleTaxbit Unveils Industry-First Global Reporting Platform, Bridging Digital and Traditional FinanceTaxbit Wins the Digital Banker’s 2025 Digital Assets Award for Best Technology Solution Provider for Digital Assets - Tax & Compliance AutomationTaxbit Named to 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in North AmericaTaxbit Appoints Former OECD Advisor Colby Mangels as Global Head of Government SolutionsUnlocking Compliance at Scale: CARF/DAC8 Reporting for Digital Asset PlatformsDisclaimersBy submitting an application for this role, you certify that the information contained in the application is correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that to falsify information is grounds for refusing to hire you, or for discharge should you be hired. For US roles, employment with the Company is at will unless otherwise stated in a written agreement signed by the CEO of the Company. This means that either the Company or the employee can terminate the employment at any time and for any reason, with or without notice.