Founding CTO/CPTO

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