Jobs in Germany
2.500 - 2.800 €
Berlin
NexTex AI is a Berlin deep-tech startup building an AI intelligence layer for textile manufacturing. Join the founding team to build scalable backend, cloud and edge-to-AI infrastructure.
Tasks
• Design and develop scalable backend services and REST APIs
• Build cloud-native infrastructure and CI/CD deployment pipelines
• Develop industrial data pipelines for machine, sensor and camera data
• Support edge-to-cloud communication and industrial integrations
• Support AI model deployment, monitoring and inference workflows
• Build dashboards, analytics systems and internal tools
• Structure textile production data, defect classifications and sustainability KPIs
• Work directly with pilot factories and industrial partners
• Contribute to product architecture and technical strategy
Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a university in the EU (mandatory for EXIST Startup Grant eligibility)
• Valid EU residence/work authorization, or eligibility to obtain one for Germany
• Strong Python and C++ programming skills
• Experience with FastAPI, Django, Flask, Node.js or similar frameworks
• Experience with PostgreSQL or comparable database systems
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments
• Experience with AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and scalable software architecture
• Fluent English and ability to work independently in an early-stage startup
Preferred:
• Based in Berlin or willing to relocate
• German B2/C1; German-speaking work experience is a strong advantage
• Computer Vision or Machine Learning with PyTorch, TensorFlow or ONNX
• MLOps, NVIDIA Jetson, CUDA or TensorRT experience
• Industrial IoT, PLC/SCADA or manufacturing experience
• Startup/founding-team experience and interest in Industry 4.0
Benefits
• 15% equity as a founding team member
• Approx. €2,500/month via the German Federal EXIST Startup Grant during the first year
• Significant compensation increase planned after MVP validation and funding milestones
• Direct impact on product, technology and company strategy
• Access to real industrial production environments and pilot textile factories
• Hands-on work across AI, Computer Vision, Edge AI, Industrial IoT and sustainability intelligence
• Direct collaboration with founders, academic advisors and industry partners
• Startup coaching, legal support and mentoring through EXIST and ProFIT Berlin
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Clear path to CTO-level growth as the company scales
Please submit your CV, LinkedIn profile and 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
Join NexTex AI as a founding team member with 15% equity and help build the future of industrial AI for textile manufacturing.
Estimated Salary after Taxes *
| Salary | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 30.000,00 € | 1.765,92 € | 21.191,00 € |
| 33.600,00 € | 1.938,17 € | 23.258,00 € |
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