Taekus

About Taekus

Are you ready to transform how you experience travel rewards? Taekus is pioneering a next-generation banking and rewards ecosystem for affluent customers, making it simple to get 10x more value from your premium credit card rewards. Founded in 2020, Taekus tackles the complexity of credit card fine print, optimizing points, starting with airline tickets. They offer a comprehensive suite of financial products, including credit cards, checking accounts, and debit cards, all designed to empower travelers with greater financial freedom. Taekus processes over $3 billion in annual transaction volume and boasts more than $70 million in annual revenue. This fintech leader operates in a $3.2 trillion market opportunity, shaping the future of luxury financial services and travel.

How We Work

You will join a fully remote, lean team where ownership and impact are highly valued. Taekus operates with a commitment to high autonomy, trusting you to manage your responsibilities independently while also collaborating closely with leadership and cross-functional partners. This environment fosters quick learning and decision-making, even amidst ambiguity. You will experience a culture that balances speed with empathy and accuracy, especially in customer interactions, and encourages continuous improvement and candid feedback. The company supports a domestic distributed team, offering flexibility while maintaining a strong sense of collective purpose.

Engineering at Taekus

As an engineer at Taekus, you will build the foundational technology for a high-growth fintech brand. You will solve complex challenges in scaling core banking systems, travel rewards infrastructure, and mobile experiences. This involves designing and implementing secure API designs and distributed systems within a cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred). The team leverages Python/Django, TypeScript, React, and PostgreSQL to deliver banking-grade reliability alongside a luxury-grade user experience. You will drive excellence in engineering processes, from CI/CD pipelines and code review standards to automated testing and security practices.

Why Join Us

• Architect the risk foundation for a next-generation financial platform, building systems from zero to one.
• Be part of a lean, profitable startup experiencing significant growth in a $3.2 trillion market opportunity.
• Drive core feature delivery across the entire flight booking funnel, integrating with external airlines and GDS partners.
• Shape the delivery of premium customer experience at scale, with high autonomy and direct impact on company strategy.
• Influence both technical and strategic direction in a design-forward fintech brand that values craftsmanship and ownership.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and stock option plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Fully remote work environment.