Technical Co-Founder (CTO) (f/m/x)

Building the Digital Backbone for Circular Surplus Chemicals

Location: Berlin / Remote | Equity-based Co-Founder Role

At InCycling, we’re on a mission to accelerate industrial circularity through digital infrastructure. Founded by former Bayer leaders, we’re developing a cloud-native middleware platform that helps chemical and pharmaceutical companies seamlessly redirect surplus materials into existing distributors and marketplaces.

We are an early-stage, bootstrapped team with strong industry access and initial pilot traction.

Tasks

As our technical co-founder, you’ll help shape and build our core technology from the ground up. This role combines hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, and offers full autonomy over key technical decisions. You will:

• Design and build our scalable SaaS backend and integration platform
• Lead ERP/API integrations with enterprise systems (SAP S/4HANA experience is a plus)
• Develop automation features for surplus detection, ESG compliance, and certification workflows
• Help shape our AI-powered matching engine and secure data infrastructure
• Collaborate closely on product strategy—from MVP to scale-up

Requirements

We welcome a variety of professional paths and perspectives. You might be a great fit if you bring:

• Backend or full-stack development experience (e.g. Python, Java, Node.js)
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with ERP systems and integration (SAP, APIs, middleware)
• Experience with AI technologies, such as large language models (LLMs), NLP implementation, or machine learning project setup.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and practical problem solving attitude
• Passion for sustainability, technology, and digital transformation in industry

Benefits

We’re building a company that values openness, initiative, and diverse perspectives. Here’s what you can expect:

• Co-founder status with meaningful equity
• Full ownership over tech decisions and architecture
• Access to strategic pilot customers in the chemical and pharma sectors
• A driven, collaborative founding team with deep industry experience
• A flexible, agile setup with room for your ideas and leadership

We strongly believe that diverse teams build better companies. We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds, and identities.

If you’re excited about shaping the future of sustainable industry, we’d love to hear from you.