Berlin • Cybersecurity & AI Startup • Recently Secured Significant Funding
We are building a next-generation
Identity + AI Enforcement
platform in Berlin.
Following newly secured funding, we are looking for a
technical co-founder
who will architect and build the core product from day one.
We are looking for a visionary
Founding CTO/CPTO
for a hybrid role based in Berlin. If you are passionate about deep tech, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have experience building transactional platforms, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
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Lead customer discovery and validation to refine the value proposition to our three main target groups: Deep Tech founders, investors, and corporate partners.
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Co-build the product vision to establish the leading deep technology database of Europe as well as the most effective match-making platform.
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Establish the technological foundation of a transactional platform, including the data infrastructure.
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Develop and execute the company’s technology strategy and roadmap.
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Recruit and lead an in-house, top-tier engineering team.
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Manage the company’s data, including storage, analysis, data privacy, and security.
Requirements and Skills
10+ years experience
in backend engineering and system architecture.
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Proven ability to design and ship complex distributed systems.
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Strong understanding of
OAuth/OIDC, API keys, tokens, scopes, identity flows
.
- Knowledge of
RBAC/ABAC
or fine-grained access models.
- Exposure to
Zero Trust principles
, access control models, or identity governance.
- Experience with
AI/LLM systems, agent logic, or willingness to learn fast
.
- Understanding of
SaaS integration security
, OAuth app marketplaces.
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Hands-on coding mentality; can build MVP and early architecture yourself.
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Experience integrating with multiple SaaS systems and APIs.
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Strong security mindset and understanding of modern attack surfaces.
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Ability to move fast, take ownership, and operate independently.
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Experience managing
small engineering teams
in early-stage environments.
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Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and cloud deployments.
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Low ego, high commitment, and a
true founder mentality
.
Nice to Have
- Experience with
AI/LLM systems
, multi-agent orchestration, or agent frameworks.
- Experience with
policy engines
(custom enforcement logic).
- Experience building
event-driven architectures
or streaming systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub).
- Familiarity with
token analysis
, secret scanning, or credential hygiene.
- Experience with
cloud IAM
(AWS/GCP/Azure roles, service principals).
- Experience with
risk scoring
, anomaly detection, or behavior-based systems.
- Exposure to
agent sandboxing
, isolated execution, or container micro-VMs.
- Previous experience in
cybersecurity
, identity startups.
- Understanding of
graph databases
, unified identity graphs, or permission maps.
- Prior startup or co-founder experience.
Benefits
Elevate Europe's Tech Sovereignty
: Help shape the culture and strategy of one of Europe’s leading Deep Tech platforms for this decade and beyond, empowering Europe’s independence from non-European technologies while supporting founders tackling major global challenges.
Unparalleled Network Access
: Gain direct access to Tier 1 European Deep Tech startups, scaleups, and top investors, connecting with the forefront of Europe’s Deep Tech ecosystem.
Founder Culture
: Operate with autonomy, driving initiatives as a force multiplier for Tier 1 Deep Tech founders, while refining your skills alongside Europe's leading (Deep) Tech experts.
Compensation
: Receive an equity package in a validated, high-growth business with seed-stage traction and a profitable business model, incl. a compensation tied to business results.
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