Founding Software Engineer (Backend, Cloud & AI Infrastructure)
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Job Summary
NexTex AI is a Berlin-based deep-tech startup building an AI-powered intelligence layer for textile manufacturing.
Our platform combines industrial cameras retrofit sensors PLC/SCADA signals edge computing and artificial intelligence to detect textile defects optimize production processes and generate sustainability KPIs for CSRD and EU Green Deal compliance.
We are currently preparing our EXIST Startup Grant application and a ProFIT Berlin R&D funding application. Our goal is to build and validate an MVP with pilot textile manufacturers during the first year and scale into one of Europes leading industrial AI platforms for textile production.
We are looking for a Founding Software Engineer who wants to join the founding team and help build the technical backbone of the company from day one.
As a Founding Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing and building the backend systems cloud infrastructure and AI deployment architecture behind NexTex AI.
You will work closely with the founders machine learning engineers and future computer vision engineers to create a scalable edge-to-cloud platform for industrial AI applications.
Your responsibilities include:
Designing and developing scalable backend services and APIs
Building cloud-native infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Developing industrial data pipelines for machine sensor and camera data
Supporting edge-to-cloud communication and industrial integrations
Supporting AI model deployment monitoring and inference workflows
Building dashboards analytics systems and internal tools
Structuring textile production data defect classifications and sustainability KPIs
Working directly with pilot factories and industrial partners
Contributing to product architecture and technical strategy
Strong software engineering background
Strong Python programming skills
Experience with FastAPI Django Flask or similar frameworks
Experience with PostgreSQL or similar database systems
Experience with Docker and containerized environments
Experience with AWS Azure or Google Cloud
Understanding of REST APIs and scalable software architectures
Fluent English
Ability to work independently in an early-stage startup environment
Preferred Qualifications
Located in Berlin or willing to relocate to Berlin
Fluent German
Experience with Computer Vision systems
Experience with Machine Learning infrastructure
Familiarity with PyTorch TensorFlow or ONNX
Experience with MLOps and model deployment pipelines
Experience with Edge AI deployments
Experience with NVIDIA Jetson CUDA or TensorRT
Experience with Industrial IoT PLC/SCADA systems or manufacturing environments
Experience using AI development tools such as ChatGPT Claude Cursor or GitHub Copilot
Startup or founding-team experience
Interest in textile manufacturing sustainability and Industry 4.0
Perks & Benefits
Founding team position
10% equity participation
Approx. 2500/month through the German Federal EXIST Startup Grant during the first year
Significant compensation increase planned following successful MVP validation and funding milestones
Opportunity to build a deep-tech startup from day one
Access to real industrial production environments and pilot textile factories
Direct collaboration with experienced founders advisors and industry partners
Startup coaching legal support and mentoring through EXIST and ProFIT Berlin
Opportunity to shape both the product and company from an early stage
10% equity participation as a founding team member
Approx. 2500/month through the German Federal EXIST Startup Grant during the first year
Significant compensation increase planned following successful MVP validation and funding milestones
Opportunity to build a deep-tech startup from day one
Direct impact on product technology and company strategy
Access to real industrial production environments and pilot textile factories
Work on AI Computer Vision Edge AI Industrial IoT and Sustainability Intelligence
Direct collaboration with experienced founders academic advisors and industry partners
Startup coaching legal support and mentoring through EXIST and ProFIT Berlin
Opportunity to shape both the product and company from an early stage
Flexible working environment
Potential CTO-level growth opportunities as the company scales
We are looking for ambitious engineers who want to build something meaningful from the ground up.
If you are excited about AI industrial systems sustainability and entrepreneurship we would love to hear from you.
To apply please submit:
Your CV
LinkedIn profile
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
We are currently preparing our EXIST Startup Grant and ProFIT Berlin applications and aim to build and validate our MVP with pilot textile manufacturers during the first year.
If successful you will join NexTex AI as a founding team member with 10% equity and play a key role in building the future of industrial AI for textile manufacturing.
We look forward to hearing from you.
