Founding Software Engineer (Backend, Cloud & AI Infrastructure)
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Role Summary
Join NexTex AI in Berlin as a Founding Software Engineer, contributing to AI infrastructure in textile manufacturing with competitive equity and opportunities for growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend services and REST APIs
- Build cloud-native infrastructure and CI/CD deployment pipelines
- Develop industrial data pipelines for machine, sensor and camera data
- Support edge-to-cloud communication and industrial integrations
- Support AI model deployment, monitoring and inference workflows
- Build dashboards, analytics systems and internal tools
- Structure textile production data, defect classifications and sustainability KPIs
- Work directly with pilot factories and industrial partners
- Contribute to product architecture and technical strategy
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a university in the EU (mandatory for EXIST Startup Grant eligibility)
- Valid EU residence/work authorization, or eligibility to obtain one for Germany
- Strong Python and C++ programming skills
- Experience with FastAPI, Django, Flask, Node.js or similar frameworks
- Experience with PostgreSQL or comparable database systems
- Experience with Docker and containerized environments
- Experience with AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
- Solid understanding of REST APIs and scalable software architecture
- Fluent English and ability to work independently in an early-stage startup
- Based in Berlin or willing to relocate
- German B2/C1; German-speaking work experience is a strong advantage
- Computer Vision or Machine Learning with PyTorch, TensorFlow or ONNX
- MLOps, NVIDIA Jetson, CUDA or TensorRT experience
- Industrial IoT, PLC/SCADA or manufacturing experience
- Startup/founding-team experience and interest in Industry 4.0
Working Conditions
Please submit your CV, LinkedIn profile and a short introduction explaining why you are interested in joining NexTex AI.
- 15% equity as a founding team member
- Approx. €2,500/month via the German Federal EXIST Startup Grant during the first year
- Significant compensation increase planned after MVP validation and funding milestones
- Direct impact on product, technology and company strategy
- Access to real industrial production environments and pilot textile factories
- Hands-on work across AI, Computer Vision, Edge AI, Industrial IoT and sustainability intelligence
- Direct collaboration with founders, academic advisors and industry partners
- Startup coaching, legal support and mentoring through EXIST and ProFIT Berlin
- Flexible hybrid working environment
- Clear path to CTO-level growth as the company scales
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have valid EU residence/work authorization or eligibility to obtain one for Germany.
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