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
- Lead customer discovery and validation to refine the value proposition to our three main target groups: Deep Tech founders, investors, and corporate partners.
- Co-build the product vision to establish the leading deep technology database of Europe as well as the most effective match-making platform.
- Establish the technological foundation of a transactional platform, including the data infrastructure.
- Develop and execute the company’s technology strategy and roadmap.
- Recruit and lead an in-house, top-tier engineering team.
- Manage the company’s data, including storage, analysis, data privacy, and security.
Requirements and Skills
- 10+ years experience in backend engineering and system architecture.
- Proven ability to design and ship complex distributed systems.
- 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.
- Hands-on coding mentality; can build MVP and early architecture yourself.
- Experience integrating with multiple SaaS systems and APIs.
- Strong security mindset and understanding of modern attack surfaces.
- Ability to move fast, take ownership, and operate independently.
- Experience managing small engineering teams in early-stage environments.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and cloud deployments.
- 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. Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow