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Our company
We are a modern, distributed, open source company. It is our mission to provide our users and customers with the means for data storage, access and communication under their control, protecting their privacy and security.
We pursue a fully-open strategy, keeping internal communication to a minimum while aiming to work, discuss and develop in public. We are a thriving, quickly growing company with a solid customer base. An open source background or experience contributing to Nextcloud is a big plus for job applicants! Especially for developers we pursue a strong “hire from the community” strategy.
FAQs applying with Nextcloud
How do I apply for a job?
Contact us at jobs@nextcloud.com with your resume, the role you’re interested in and your motivation. We post new vacancies regularly, so it is worth having a look every now and then, if you don’t find a suitable vacancy first time around.
Should I apply multiple times?
It is not necessary to apply multiple times when you see more than one vacancy that is of interest to you. In this case please let us know which positions are of interest to you, we will then be able to consider your application for all positions listed. Multiple applications just cause additional administrative burden.
Reapplying after having been rejected?
In case you have been rejected in the past, we encourage you to reapply if your qualifications or experience have changed in the meantime, or if you see a new role more suitable to your skills.
I applied for a job with Nextcloud. What are the next steps?
Thanks for your interest in Nextcloud! We will reach out if we need more information from you.
If your experience is a good fit for our vacancy, we will be in touch soon. Please note that it’s not possible for us to respond to every candidate, but we review every application.
What should I include in my application?
Please always include your CV in PDF format, detailing relevant skills, keywords, and experience. You might want to consider writing a short note about who you are and why you want to join Nextcloud. Additional information that is valuable to us and you can, but don’t have to include availability (when can you start and how many hours per week to you want to work?) and salary desired.
What is Nextclouds position regarding diversity and inclusion?
Our goal is to continue to grow Nextcloud and build a more diverse team in the most efficient way possible. Diversity and inclusion are some of our core values.
Nextcloud’s people policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment and career development aim to ensure that we welcome people from all walks of lives in their individuality and do not discriminate.
We don't accept solicitations by recruitment agencies.
At Nextcloud, we do not accept solicitations from recruitment agencies, headhunters, or outsourcing organizations. Please refrain from sending us information or profiles as they will not be considered.
Nextcloud actively strives for diversity
We would like to especially encourage applications by people from underrepresented groups in tech.
As a very international, distributed company with employees in over 30 countries and on most continents, our company language is English, most of us work from home or a local co-working space and working hours are very flexible. We try to bring everyone in the company together for a week 2-3 times a year, with once being our yearly conference in Berlin. The teams also organize their own, separate meetings throughout the year as working together is fun and productive!
Open positions
Account managers - Focus on farming
We are seeking a passionate Account Manager to focus on cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships with our existing customers, ensuring their continued success and satisfaction with our solutions.
Your responsibilities will center around nurturing these relationships, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders, and acting as the primary point of contact for your assigned customers. You will work closely with cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of solutions that meet our customers‘ needs.
Responsibilities
- Act as the lead point of contact for all matters specific to existing customers
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
- Identify and develop growth opportunities within your existing customer portfolio
- Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
- Collaborate with our partners to deliver the best solutions to our customers
- Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives internally
- Forecast and track key account metrics, negotiate tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs
- Assist with high severity requests or issue escalations as needed
Required skills
- Experience in account management or other relevant roles focused on existing customer relationships
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict attention to priorities
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
What we offer
- A distributed, open team with a passion for working within the open-source community
- The opportunity to promote and support a product that pushes the boundaries of technology, with a global user and contributor community
- A competitive salary
- Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
- Time for personal growth and an annual educational budget
- Opportunities for growth and learning, even if you don’t meet all the requirements yet but have the ambition to learn and develop
Contact
If you are interested in this role, please contact us at jobs@nextcloud.com with your resume. We are excited to hear from you!
B2B Content Writer (German & English, Remote)
At Nextcloud we help our users achieve a safe home for all their data. Secure, under your control and developed in an open, transparent and trustworthy way. Our Team of >120 is distributed in 23 countries worldwide. We work remotely and our work culture is shaped by mutual trust, enthusiasm and a strong belief in the principles of open source.
We are looking for a B2B Content Writer fluent in German to help create compelling, informative, and engaging content. Your work will play a vital role in articulating the value of our technically complex product to diverse audiences while upholding our mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Write blog posts, case studies, whitepapers, and content for campaigns aimed at educating and engaging B2B audiences about the company’s software products and product launches.
- Write website copy, video scripts, and narratives for software product launches.
- Develop product-focused content that addresses pain points and solutions specific to target industries.
- Translate and adapt English content tailored to the German-speaking market.
- Ensure content aligns with with and supports marketing objectives and OKRs.
- Optimize content for search engines (SEO), ensuring high visibility on relevant keywords.
- Use SEO best practices for creating compelling headlines, using keyword-rich copy, and structuring content for both humans and search engines.
- Maintain a consistent tone of voice across all content, ensuring alignment with the company’s branding and messaging.
- Adapt the style of writing for different audiences, whether it’s for executives, developers, or potential clients.
- Use analytics tools to track the performance of content and iterate based on data.
- Regularly update and refresh old content based on performance and evolving software features.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter, or in a similar role within a relevant field, such as software development, engineering, or IT operations.
- Degree in Technical Communication, Information Technology, Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. A background in Technical Communication or a technical discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Engineering) is a plus.
- Strong business / technical writing skills, with the ability to create clear, purposeful, and professional communication for business contexts.
- Experience in document design, ensuring content is well-organized, visually appealing, and optimized for readability and user engagement.
- Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
- Understanding of SEO principles and how to optimize content for search engines.
- Ability to analyze competitors’ content and understand market trends.
- Ability to adapt writing style for various content formats, such as blogs, whitepapers, case studies, and social media.
- German and English essential, other languages beneficial.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
What we offer
- A distributed, open team passionate about the open source community.
- A fun, diverse work environment where your contributions have a real impact.
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with a global user and contributor community.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Flexible, remote work options for a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities for personal growth, professional development, and education.
Contact
We are looking for someone with ambition, drive, and a desire to learn and grow. If this role excites you, please send your resume to jobs@nextcloud.com. We especially encourage applications from individuals in under-represented groups.
Senior Graphic Designer (remote)
At Nextcloud we help our users achieve a safe home for all their data. Secure, under your control and developed in an open, transparent and trustworthy way. Our Team of >120 is distributed in 23 countries worldwide. We work remotely and our work culture is shaped by mutual trust, enthusiasm and a strong belief in the principles of open source.
We’re seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to elevate our visual identity and ensure brand consistency across all channels. In this role, you’ll craft powerful designs that reflect our mission, resonate with our B2B audience, and support our marketing and branding efforts. Your contributions will help shape and strengthen our brand, ensuring it remains fresh and consistent while driving meaningful engagement.
Responsibilities
- Create engaging and creative designs, including graphics and layouts for product illustrations, branding, websites, and more, across different media.
- Understand and integrate the company’s brand system consistently across all visual outputs.
- Work on achieving our Marketing OKR objectives.
- Collaborate across-functions (i.e. with marketing, engineering, PR) to obtain understanding of our technically complex product and translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling visuals.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Stay updated on design trends, tools, and technologies to keep our visuals fresh and relevant.
- Lead projects, collaborate with teams, and provide creative direction and insight into evolving design trends and standards, while guiding junior designers and ensuring brand consistency.
Requirements
- A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field
- Solid graphic design experience with a strong portfolio, preferably in international B2B marketing, ideally within the software industry.
- Strong visual communication skills, with experience creating clear, professional designs for B2B audiences.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and familiarity with UI/UX design tools.
- Understanding of brand development and multichannel marketing concepts.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Language Proficiency in German and English, other languages beneficial
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web development tools is a plus.
What we offer
- A distributed, open team passionate about the open source community.
- A fun, diverse work environment where your designs will make a real impact.
- The opportunity to shape the visual identity of a cutting-edge product with a global user and contributor community.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Flexible, remote work options for a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities for personal growth, professional development, and education.
Contact
We are looking for someone with ambition, creativity, and a desire to make a difference. If this role excites you, please send your resume and portfolio to jobs@nextcloud.com. We especially encourage applications from individuals in under-represented groups.
Sales internship or working student
Location Berlin, partially remote
At Nextcloud we help our users achieve a safe home for all their data. Secure, under your control and developed in an open, transparent and trustworthy way. Our Team of >120 is distributed in 23 countries worldwide.
We work remotely and our work culture is shaped by mutual trust, enthusiasm and a strong belief in the principles of open source.
We are looking for an Intern or Working Student to join our Sales / Account Management Department. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in customer relationship management and sales processes while working with a global team at the forefront of open source technology.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain and update our CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
- Support the Sales and Account Management team in day-to-day tasks, including data management and analysis.
- Lead qualification: evaluating potential customers to determine their likelihood of becoming customers, based on specified factors.
- Assist with preparing proposals, contracts, and sales presentations.
- Conduct market research and analyse customer data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g., marketing, engineering) to ensure seamless customer interactions.
- Provide administrative support for sales activities and campaigns.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Interest in sales, account management, or customer success, previous experience through internships or projects is welcome, but not essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools (e.g., Google Workspace); experience with CRM software is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
- Fluency in German as well as in English essential, other languages beneficial.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Hands-on attitude and willingness to make a contribution.
What we offer
- A distributed, open team passionate about the open source community.
- A fun, diverse work environment where your contributions have a real impact.
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with a global user and contributor community.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Flexible, remote work options for a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities for personal growth, professional development, and education.
Contact
We are looking for someone with ambition, drive, and a desire to learn and grow. If this role excites you, please send your resume to jobs@nextcloud.com. We especially encourage applications from individuals in under-represented groups.
Javascript Developer
We’re looking for developers with experience in Javascript/front-end development to join our server team!
You would work with the engineering team to bring new features and improvements to the server user interface like our File management app or one of the many other applications like Calendar and Contacts, Announcements and more. You ideally have open source experience, know your way around git and Github.
Responsibilities:
- Front end development (JS, PHP)
- Cross platform testing
- Quality assurance
Required skills:
- Deep technical experience with Javascript and perhaps a bit of PHP
- WebRTC experience a plus
- Teamworking capabilities
- Independence and self-reliance.
- Knowledge around open source technology
What we offer:
- A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
- Developing a product which pushes the boundaries of technology and with a global user and contributor community
- A competitive salary
- Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
- Time for personal growth and education
We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn. That means that if you don’t fulfill the requirements yet but want to learn, apply!
Contact us at jobs@nextcloud.com with your resume if you are interested in this role.
Key Account Manager USA
At Nextcloud we help our users achieve a safe home for all their data. Secure, under your control and developed in an open, transparent and trustworthy way. Our Team of 80 is distributed in 16 countries worldwide.
We work remotely and our work culture is shaped by mutual trust, enthusiasm and a strong belief in the principles of open source.
We are looking for a passionate Key Account Manager who will partner with and ensure the long-term success of our customers
Tasks:
You will be developing long-term relationships with your portfolio of assigned customers, will be developing new business from existing clients, and actively seeking new sales opportunities. Connecting with key business executives and stakeholders you will liaise between customers and internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customers‘ needs.
- Negotiate contracts and close agreements with prospective clients with the goals of maximizing profits as well as building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships
- Be the lead responsible point of contact for all matters specific to your customers
- Collaborate with our Partners in delivering the best solution to our customers
- Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
- Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives internally and forecast and track key account metrics
- Assist with high-severity requests or issue escalations as needed
Requirements:
- Key account management experience in enterprise software sales, responsible for (strategic) key accounts in either of these sectors: telecommunications, public sector, educational sector
- Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customers‘ individual needs
- Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while prioritizing
- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills as well as verbal and written communications skills
- Drive and ambition, problem-solving skills and flexibility
- Language skills: English and German essential, any other language beneficial
Benefits:
- A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
- A product, which pushes the boundaries of technology with a global user and contributor community
- A competitive salary
- Remote work and flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
- Time for personal growth and education
We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn. Please send your CV to Jobs@Nextcloud.com.
PHP back-end developer
We’re looking for developers with experience in PHP back-end development to join our server team!
You would work with the engineering team to bring new features and improvements to the server back-end like new authentication or storage mechanisms, audio/video chat and more. You ideally have open source experience, know your way around git and Github.
Responsibilities:
- Back end development (PHP)
- Database design
- Systems design
- Quality assurance
Required skills:
- Technical experience with PHP and bit of HTML, CSS, Javascript
- Teamworking capabilities
- Independence and self-reliance.
- Knowledge around open source technology
What we offer:
- A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
- Developing a product which pushes the boundaries of technology and with a global user and contributor community
- A competitive salary
- Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
- Time for personal growth and education
We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn. That means that if you don’t fulfill the requirements yet but want to learn, apply!
Contact us at jobs@nextcloud.com with your resume if you are interested in this role.
Sales Engineer/ Consultant
Technical sales engineers use their technical knowledge along with sales skills to provide advice and support on a range of products, for which a certain level of expertise is needed.
You work close together with sales and engineering and assist colleagues with bids and tenders for new clients from a technical perspective, working on proof of concept deployments and answering questions.
You like to work independently and self responsible on dedicated projects but like to also to exchange your knowledge with your colleagues.
Responsibilities:
- persuading clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery
- working closely together with sales on customer projects
- calculating client quotations
- providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education
- working on after-sales support services and providing technical backup as required
- arranging and carrying out product training
- support POC and Pilots at the customers together with support and engineering
- supporting sales and marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events
- making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product meets client needs
- liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts
- helping in the design of custom-made products
- providing training and producing support material for other members of the sales team
Required skills:
- Solid technical background for infrastructure set-ups in medium and large organizations
- Sales skills
- Sound judgement and good business sense
- Organizational skills
- Teamworking capabilities
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Independence and self-reliance.
- Problem solving
- Product knowledge around open source technology
- General programming skills in PHP, HTML, CSS
What we offer:
- A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
- Promoting and selling a product which pushes the boundaries of technology and with a global user and contributor community
- A competitive salary
- Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
- Time for personal growth and education
We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn. That means that if you don’t fulfill the requirements yet but want to learn, apply!
Contact us at jobs@nextcloud.com with your resume if you are interested in this role.
WebRTC Developer
We’re looking for developers with experience in WebRTC development to join our server team!
You would work with the engineering team to bring new features and improvements to the server user interface like our File management app or one of the many other applications like Calendar and Contacts, Announcements and more. You ideally have open source experience, know your way around git and Github.
Responsibilities:
- Front end development (JS, PHP, WebRTC)
- Cross platform testing
- Quality assurance
Required skills:
- Deep technical experience with WebRTC, Javascript and perhaps a bit of PHP
- Teamworking capabilities
- Independence and self-reliance.
- Knowledge around open source technology
What we offer:
- A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
- Developing a product which pushes the boundaries of technology and with a global user and contributor community
- A competitive salary
- Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
- Time for personal growth and education
We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn. That means that if you don’t fulfill the requirements yet but want to learn, apply!
Contact us at jobs@nextcloud.com with your resume if you are interested in this role.
Internship at Nextcloud
At Nextcloud, we believe in providing opportunities for individuals to gain valuable skills and experience as they enter the workforce. Our internship program offers a diverse range of opportunities, not only in areas where we are currently hiring, but also in roles that may not currently have open positions.
If you’re interested in an internship at Nextcloud, we encourage you to reach out to us with your areas of interest and the skills or education you bring to the table. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including recent graduates, career changers, and individuals who may have taken a break from working. Join our team and take the first step in building a great open source work experience.
Benefits
We’re a small company looking to change the world and you can change it with us.
Remote first
You decide from where you work. Choose your home office or optional office hubs in Stuttgart and Berlin
Flexibility guaranteed
You can flexibly schedule and plan your working hours and vacation days
International team
Become part of an ambitious international team. We are shaping the world of tomorrow and firmly believe in innovation
Learn and grow
With us, you can challenge yourself and grow steadily. We support you with regular feedback meetings and individual further training opportunities
Technical excellence and ethics
We provide future-proof technology as the basis for successful, secure digitization. We always focus on the needs of our customers and protecting the privacy of our users
