About the role
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 Europe’s 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, Node.js 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