**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 hands on **Founding Cyber Architect/Head of Engineering/CTO** for a hybrid role based in Berlin. If you are passionate about Cyber Security and AI tech, thrive in fast\-paced environments, and have experience building complex platforms, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. #### **Responsibilities** * **Own the entire technical architecture** across identity, AI agent systems, and enforcement. * **Design \& implement** the identity model, token lifecycle, permission graph, and SaaS risk flows. * **Build the AI agent identity model**, sandboxing, trust scoring, and agent behavior engine. * **Write production\-grade backend code** (4–6 hours/day early stage). * **Lead engineering execution**: roadmap breakdown, sprint planning, delivery. * **Build core services**: connectors, policy engine, risk engine, real\-time enforcement layer. * **Hire and lead** the initial engineering team. * Work closely with the CEO on **high\-level technical direction**. * Support enterprise sales with **technical deep dives, PoCs, and security validation**. * Maintain high standards of security, reliability, and architectural quality. * Co\-build the product vision to establish the leading cyber technology of Europe as well as the most effective platform. * Establish the technological foundation of a 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. * Make Europe and world more Cyber resilient! #### **Requirements and Skills** * **10\+ years experience** in tech leadership roles * **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. * Prior startup experience. * 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. * Previous Technical Product leadership and design experience. * Prior co\-founder experience. #### **Benefits** * **Co\-Founder Equity** — meaningful ownership in a high\-growth cybersecurity company. * **Competitive Compensation** — salary aligned with market, flexible early\-stage arrangements possible. * **Founding Team Status** — shape the company from day one and own critical technical decisions. * **Fresh Funding Secured** — immediate runway to build, hire, and execute fast. * **Full Technical Ownership** — lead architecture across identity, AI agents, and enforcement. * **High Autonomy** — freedom to design and build without corporate overhead. * **Work with a Technical CEO** — 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. * **Enterprise Exposure** — meet customers with the CEO, lead deep dives, and own PoCs. * **Fast Career Path** — evolve into CTO\-level 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. **Note:** This position includes optional relocation support to Berlin.