Co-Founder & Head of Engineering / CTO for CyberSecurity Startup
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Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are looking for a technical co-founder who will architect and build the core product from day one, with a strong background in Cyber Security and AI tech, and experience building complex platforms.
Required Skills
Job Description
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 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 full technical architecture of the cyber product.
• Build the AI agent identity model, sandboxing, trust scoring, and agent behavior engine.
• 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!