Founding Product Manager

Cygrid GmbH
Berlin Full-time 🌐 English
CG
Added to JobCollate: February 18, 2026

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This is a founding Product Manager role at a recently funded cybersecurity and AI startup in Berlin. The position requires defining and building core platform components from scratch, focusing on security, identity, and AI-driven risk management, and involves working closely with engineering and security teams.

Job Description

Berlin • Cybersecurity & AI Startup • Recently FundedA newly funded cybersecurity startup in Berlin is looking for a Product Manager to join as a founding team member and help design the core security, identity, and enforcement foundations of a next-generation AI-powered security risk management platform.We are an early-stage startup founded by experienced cybersecurity leaders with backgrounds in Israeli Intelligence units. We are looking for a hands-on Founding Product Manager for a hybrid role based in central of Berlin. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and AI tech, thrive in fast-paced startup environments, and enjoy building complex platforms from the ground up, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.We’re building a next-generation cyber risk platform that helps enterprises understand, measure, and reduce identity risk at scale. Our goal is to turn complex identity and security data into clear, actionable risk insights that CISOs and CTOs can trust. You will work from scratch on core platform components from day one, shaping how modern enterprises manage and reason about risk using cloud-native systems and AI-driven analysis and automated enforcement through AI Agents.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and build product for new cyber security product from scratchDesign end-to-end user journeys across the entire platform, from onboarding to daily usage and advanced workflowsDefine platform information architecture, navigation, and core UX principlesOwn wireframes, user flows, and interaction logic (from low-fidelity to production-ready concepts)Prepare tickets and own backlogTranslate user needs, risk scenarios, and business goals into intuitive UI/UX decisionsContribute the product vision and translate it into a clear, actionable roadmapEnsure complex security and risk concepts are expressed in simple, usable interfacesDrive product discovery, validation, and prioritization from day zeroWork closely with engineering, security, and data teams to ship the right product fastDefine MVP scope, iterate based on real customer feedback, and avoid over-engineeringBalance security, usability, and scalability in a complex cyber risk platformRepresent the product internally and externally with customers, partners, and investorsBuild whole platform from scratchMust have skills10+ years of hands-on experience designing complex B2B SaaS web platforms for technical productsProven ability to scatch end-to-end user journeys using Figma (flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes)Strong experience with design systems and component-based UX (Figma libraries, tokens, variants)Ability to write clear PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria in Notion, Confluence, or similarExperience working closely with engineering teams using Jira, Linear, or GitHub ProjectsSolid understanding of REST APIs of SaaS integrations and backend-driven UIs (can read OpenAPI / Swagger specs)Experience defining data-heavy dashboards (tables, filters, charts, drill-downs)Strong grasp of UX for complex domains (security, risk, finance, compliance, or enterprise admin tools)Familiarity with event tracking and product analyticsExperience in using TOP product AI toolsAbility to run user interviews and usability testing and translate findings into product decisionsStrong understanding Ability to build things from scratch at early stage startupHigh ownership mentality, startup mindset, and ability to move quickly.Experience in startup or scale-up environmentsLow ego, high commitment, and a true tech startup mentality.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.Excellent English communication skillsNice-to-have requirementsExperience with cybersecurity, IAM, GRC, or risk management platformsUnderstanding of RBAC / ABAC, permissions modeling, and role-based UXExperience working with AI-powered features (recommendations, scoring, summaries, user flow generators)Familiarity with data visualization librariesExposure to frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Vue (no coding required)Experience collaborating with teams using Go, Java, or Python backendsUnderstanding of enterprise buying personas (CISO, CTO, Security, Risk teams)Experience designing multi-tenant SaaS platformsFamiliarity with compliance frameworks (NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC 2)Experience in security or risk management productsExperience designing permission models, identity graphs, or access control frameworks.Exposure to graph-based modeling (identity graph, access graph, risk graph)Familiarity with AI agents implementationsPrevious experience in cybersecurity, identity startups.You are a fan of rock or metal music.Excellent German communication skillsBenefitsFounding Team Member Equity — ESOPs in a cybersecurity companyCompetitive Compensation — salary aligned with market, flexible early-stage arrangements possibleFounding Team Member Status — shape the company from day one and own critical product decisionsFresh Funding Secured — immediate runway to build, hire, and execute fastSecurity Contribution — contribute to security product across identity, AI agents, and enforcementHigh Autonomy — freedom to design and build without corporate overheadWork with a Technical CEO and CPTO — fast iteration, strong alignment, clear directionCutting-Edge Domain — identity security, SaaS-to-SaaS access, AI agent governanceMassive Learning Curve — quickly gain depth in cybersecurity, identity, and AI systemsFast Career Path — opportunity evolve into leadership as we scale the product teamBerlin Location — top-tier tech environment with strong cybersecurity and AI ecosystemsDirect Impact — your product vision become the foundation of the entire platformBest Equipment and Tools - High quality equipment and modern tools to help you do your best work from day oneTeam Offsites - Regular team offsites designed to build strong connections, alignment, and shared momentumFind Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

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Berlin • Cybersecurity & AI Startup • Recently FundedA newly funded cybersecurity startup in Berlin is looking for a Product Manager to join as a founding team member and help design the core security, identity, and enforcement foundations of a next-generation AI-powered security risk management platform.We are an early-stage startup founded by experienced cybersecurity leaders with backgrounds in Israeli Intelligence units. We are looking for a hands-on Founding Product Manager for a hybrid role based in central of Berlin. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and AI tech, thrive in fast-paced startup environments, and enjoy building complex platforms from the ground up, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.We’re building a next-generation cyber risk platform that helps enterprises understand, measure, and reduce identity risk at scale. Our goal is to turn complex identity and security data into clear, actionable risk insights that CISOs and CTOs can trust. You will work from scratch on core platform components from day one, shaping how modern enterprises manage and reason about risk using cloud-native systems and AI-driven analysis and automated enforcement through AI Agents.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and build product for new cyber security product from scratchDesign end-to-end user journeys across the entire platform, from onboarding to daily usage and advanced workflowsDefine platform information architecture, navigation, and core UX principlesOwn wireframes, user flows, and interaction logic (from low-fidelity to production-ready concepts)Prepare tickets and own backlogTranslate user needs, risk scenarios, and business goals into intuitive UI/UX decisionsContribute the product vision and translate it into a clear, actionable roadmapEnsure complex security and risk concepts are expressed in simple, usable interfacesDrive product discovery, validation, and prioritization from day zeroWork closely with engineering, security, and data teams to ship the right product fastDefine MVP scope, iterate based on real customer feedback, and avoid over-engineeringBalance security, usability, and scalability in a complex cyber risk platformRepresent the product internally and externally with customers, partners, and investorsBuild whole platform from scratchMust have skills10+ years of hands-on experience designing complex B2B SaaS web platforms for technical productsProven ability to scatch end-to-end user journeys using Figma (flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes)Strong experience with design systems and component-based UX (Figma libraries, tokens, variants)Ability to write clear PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria in Notion, Confluence, or similarExperience working closely with engineering teams using Jira, Linear, or GitHub ProjectsSolid understanding of REST APIs of SaaS integrations and backend-driven UIs (can read OpenAPI / Swagger specs)Experience defining data-heavy dashboards (tables, filters, charts, drill-downs)Strong grasp of UX for complex domains (security, risk, finance, compliance, or enterprise admin tools)Familiarity with event tracking and product analyticsExperience in using TOP product AI toolsAbility to run user interviews and usability testing and translate findings into product decisionsStrong understanding Ability to build things from scratch at early stage startupHigh ownership mentality, startup mindset, and ability to move quickly.Experience in startup or scale-up environmentsLow ego, high commitment, and a true tech startup mentality.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.Excellent English communication skillsNice-to-have requirementsExperience with cybersecurity, IAM, GRC, or risk management platformsUnderstanding of RBAC / ABAC, permissions modeling, and role-based UXExperience working with AI-powered features (recommendations, scoring, summaries, user flow generators)Familiarity with data visualization librariesExposure to frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Vue (no coding required)Experience collaborating with teams using Go, Java, or Python backendsUnderstanding of enterprise buying personas (CISO, CTO, Security, Risk teams)Experience designing multi-tenant SaaS platformsFamiliarity with compliance frameworks (NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC 2)Experience in security or risk management productsExperience designing permission models, identity graphs, or access control frameworks.Exposure to graph-based modeling (identity graph, access graph, risk graph)Familiarity with AI agents implementationsPrevious experience in cybersecurity, identity startups.You are a fan of rock or metal music.Excellent German communication skillsBenefitsFounding Team Member Equity — ESOPs in a cybersecurity companyCompetitive Compensation — salary aligned with market, flexible early-stage arrangements possibleFounding Team Member Status — shape the company from day one and own critical product decisionsFresh Funding Secured — immediate runway to build, hire, and execute fastSecurity Contribution — contribute to security product across identity, AI agents, and enforcementHigh Autonomy — freedom to design and build without corporate overheadWork with a Technical CEO and CPTO — fast iteration, strong alignment, clear directionCutting-Edge Domain — identity security, SaaS-to-SaaS access, AI agent governanceMassive Learning Curve — quickly gain depth in cybersecurity, identity, and AI systemsFast Career Path — opportunity evolve into leadership as we scale the product teamBerlin Location — top-tier tech environment with strong cybersecurity and AI ecosystemsDirect Impact — your product vision become the foundation of the entire platformBest Equipment and Tools - High quality equipment and modern tools to help you do your best work from day oneTeam Offsites - Regular team offsites designed to build strong connections, alignment, and shared momentumFind Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

Required Skills

Engineering high school or equivalent