Founding Software Engineer (Backend, Cloud & AI Infrastructure)

NexTex AI is a Berlin deep-tech startup building an AI intelligence layer for textile manufacturing. Join the founding team to build scalable backend, cloud and edge-to-AI infrastructure.

Tasks

• 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

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

Preferred:

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Please submit your CV, LinkedIn profile and a short introduction explaining why you are interested in joining NexTex AI.

Selected candidates will be invited to:

1. Introductory discussion with the founders

2. Technical discussion and architecture review

3. Final founder meeting

Join NexTex AI as a founding team member with 15% equity and help build the future of industrial AI for textile manufacturing.