Founding Software Engineer (Backend, Cloud & AI Infrastructure)

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.

Tasks

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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.