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# Founding Software Engineer (Backend, Cloud & AI Infrastructure)

- **Company:** NextexAI
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Nvidia CUDA, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Django Web Framework, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Operational Databases, Tensorflow, AI Infrastructure, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Pytorch, Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Fastapi, Containerization, ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange) Format, Machine Learning Operations, TensorRT, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5828643281

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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