Location
Berlin
About the Company
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.
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