At Flix, we offer a dynamic work environment with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a tech-driven approach to making travel more accessible, sustainable, and affordable.
Our Platform Engineering team builds and operates the cloud infrastructure that powers Flix’s services across Europe and beyond. We manage a Kubernetes-based platform on AWS and enable engineering teams to deploy and operate scalable, reliable applications. The team focuses on automation, infrastructure as code, and continuous improvement of our platform capabilities.
About the Role- Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS using Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Automate infrastructure and operational workflows to improve efficiency and reliability
- Support API infrastructure, including API gateways and publishing APIs to external consumers
- Monitor systems, troubleshoot incidents, and contribute to improving system reliability and recovery processes
- Collaborate with engineering teams and support them in using the platform effectively
- Continuously improve platform tooling, automation, and engineering practices
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support platform stability
- At least 6 months of professional experience in software, platform, or infrastructure engineering
- Hands-on experience with Python
- Basic knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems and shell usage
- Experience with containerization and interest in Kubernetes
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g. TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD concepts
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Fluent in English
Nice to have
- Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or cloud platforms (e.g. AWS)
- Exposure to API infrastructure (e.g. API gateways, external API publishing)
- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)
- Interest in improving developer experience and platform usability
We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!
What We Offer- Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
- Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
- Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life.
- Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
- Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
- Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.
To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career
Why Join Flix?
At Flix, we empower our teams to push boundaries and shape the future of mobility. As we continue to scale globally, we harness cutting-edge technology to make mobility smarter, more sustainable, and more affordable.
If you’re looking for a place where you can drive change and redefine how millions of people travel, Flix is the place where you can lead your journey!
Skills Required
- At least 6 months of professional experience in software, platform, or infrastructure engineering
- Hands-on experience with Python
- Basic knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems and shell usage
- Experience with containerization and interest in Kubernetes
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD concepts
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Fluent in English
- Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or cloud platforms (e.g. AWS)
- Exposure to API infrastructure (e.g. API gateways, external API publishing)
- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)
- Interest in improving developer experience and platform usability
What We Do
Flix is a global travel tech leader providing sustainable and affordable travel options to more than 60 million yearly travelers in 43 countries through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound, and Kamil Koç. By combining network planning, marketing, and pricing, Flix uses innovative solutions to enable comfortable, sustainable, and affordable travel worldwide. Through our tech platform and user-friendly app, Flix creates a travel experience tailored to passengers' needs and connects travelers with local business partners providing transportation, ensuring a modern fleet that adheres to the highest safety standards. This asset-light business model has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel-tech champion. Flix is pioneering and testing alternative drives with a long-term strategy to progressively decarbonize its fleet. Together with our partners and customers, we are driving transformative change towards the future of mobility, gradually reshaping the mobility sector and enabling more sustainable travel modes. Check out https://flix.careers/ to see how you can join our team. For our legal imprint click here: https://global.flixbus.com/legal-notice
