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  • Berlin • Cybersecurity & AI Startup • Recently Funded

    A newly funded cybersecurity startup in Berlin is looking for a Frontend Engineer(React) to join as a founding team member and help design the core security, identity, and enforcement foundations of a next-generation AI-powered security risk management platform.

    We are an early-stage startup founded by experienced cybersecurity leaders with backgrounds in Israeli Intelligence units. We are looking for a hands-on Founding Frontend Engineer(React) for a hybrid role based in central of Berlin. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and AI tech, thrive in fast-paced startup environments, and enjoy building complex platforms from the ground up, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

    We’re building a next-generation cyber risk platform that helps enterprises understand, measure, and reduce identity risk at scale. Our goal is to turn complex identity and security data into clear, actionable risk insights that CISOs and CTOs can trust. You will work from scratch on core platform components from day one, shaping how modern enterprises manage and reason about risk using cloud-native systems and AI-driven analysis and automated enforcement through AI Agents.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and maintain frontend applications using React and Typescript

    • Design and build the frontend architecture of the platform from scratch

    • Develop high-quality, performant, and secure user interfaces for a complex cybersecurity and risk management product

    • Build dashboards and visualizations that turn complex identity and security data into clear, actionable insights

    • Collaborate closely with backend, data, and AI engineers to define APIs, data contracts, and user flows

    • Own frontend state management, performance optimization, and UI architecture decisions

    • Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access patterns on the frontend

    • Ensure high standards for UX, accessibility, and responsiveness across devices

    • Establish frontend engineering best practices, testing, and code quality standards

    • Rapidly prototype new features and iterate based on user feedback

    • Contribute to product decisions by balancing usability, security, and technical constraints

    • Debug and resolve complex frontend issues across browsers and environments

    • Build whole platform from scratch



    Must have skills

    • 10+ years of Software Development experience

    • 7+ years of React, Redux and Typescript experience

    • Experience building complex, data-heavy web applications or dashboards

    • Strong understanding of frontend architecture, component design, and state management

    • Experience integrating frontend applications with REST and/or GraphQL APIs

    • Hands-on experience with modern frontend tooling (Tailwind, Webpack, npm/yarn)

    • Strong knowledge of browser fundamentals, performance optimization, and security best practices

    • Experience implementing authentication flows (OAuth/OIDC, JWT-based sessions)

    • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

    • Knowledge of Tailwind CSS and Webpack

    • Experience with building frontend for AI agents

    • Experience with Coding CoPilots(Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, AWS Whisperer, Codex, etc.)

    • Experience supporting production SaaS platforms

    • Ability to build things from scratch at early stage startup

    • High ownership mentality, startup mindset, and ability to move quickly

    • Experience in startup or scale-up environments

    • Proven ability to design and ship complex distributed systems

    • Low ego, high commitment, and a true tech startup mentality

    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment

    • Excellent English communication skills

    Nice-to-have requirements

    • Familiarity with data visualization libraries (ECharts, Recharts, Chart.js, or D3.js)

    • Familiarity with design systems and component libraries

    • Experience with frontend testing frameworks (Cypress, Jest, etc.)

    • Exposure to cybersecurity, identity, or enterprise SaaS products

    • Experience with performance monitoring tools (Sentry, OpenTelemetry)

    • Knowledge of RBAC/ABAC or fine-grained access models

    • Experience designing permission models, identity graphs, or access control frameworks

    • Knowledge of Zero Trust principles, least privilege, and continuous verification

    • Ability to design secure distributed systems and define clear service boundaries

    • Hands-on ability to build PoCs and technically validate implementation decisions

    • Experience with Security related to AI/LLM systems, agent logic, or willingness to learn fast

    • Previous experience in cybersecurity, identity startups

    • You are a fan of rock or metal music

    • Excellent German communication skills

    Benefits

    • Founding Team Member Equity — ESOPs in a cybersecurity company

    • Competitive Compensation — salary aligned with market, flexible early-stage arrangements possible

    • Founding Team Member Status — shape the company from day one and own critical frontend technical decisions

    • Fresh Funding Secured — immediate runway to build, hire, and execute fast

    • Security Contribution — contribute to frontend architecture across identity, AI agents, and enforcement

    • High Autonomy — freedom to design and build without corporate overhead

    • Work with a Technical CEO and CPTO — fast iteration, strong alignment, clear direction

    • Cutting-Edge Domain — identity security, SaaS-to-SaaS access, AI agent governance

    • Massive Learning Curve — quickly gain depth in cybersecurity, identity, and AI systems

    • Fast Career Path — opportunity evolve into leadership as we scale the engineering team

    • Berlin Location — top-tier tech environment with strong cybersecurity and AI ecosystems

    • Direct Impact — your architecture and code become the foundation of the entire platform

    • Best Equipment and Tools - High quality equipment and modern tools to help you do your best work from day one

    • Team Offsites - Regular team offsites designed to build strong connections, alignment, and shared momentum

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