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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Software Engineering team. You will play a key role in enhancing our integration, scalability, and performance across a range of enterprise features in Nextcloud Office.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an open-source environment, understands enterprise-grade software. You’ll be responsible for developing and improving core Nextcloud Office components, ensuring smooth integration into our platform, and providing B2B Enterprise support.
Responsibilities
- Software development in C# / c++ and in JavaScript, TypeScript and Vue.js
- Working with frameworks & tools like Webpack/Vite, WebAssembly, Electron, Node.js, .NET
- Design, development, and implementation of new software features, incl. systems design and integration with Office suites
- Work in the open on GitHub
- Manage delivery timelines, resources, and risk assessments
- Ensure code quality and adherence to quality standards and industry best practices
- Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback
Requirements
- Experience with C++, JavaScript as well as with git & Github essential
- Strong technical background in and experience with Office architecture and workflows
- Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects
- Familiarity with document collaboration tools and APIs as well as knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
- Experience with document editors, collaborative tools, or related APIs is a plus, so is experience with customer-facing B2B technical support
- Analytical skills and ability to work in a complex environment
- Can-do attitude and solution focus; committent and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication skills in English, additional languages beneficial
Benefits
- A colourful team with a passion for open source
- A product that pushes the boundaries of technology
- A competitive salary
- The opportunity to grow into a leadership role in the near future
- Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
- Remote first strategy – but you are welcome in our offices in Stuttgart or Berlin, if you like!
We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive, who would like to grow and learn. Send your CV to jobs@nextcloud.com, if you are interested in this role.
Experienced Team Lead, Content Marketing to drive our content and product marketing strategy and execution across platforms. Lead a team of 5 content creators and be responsible for building and implementing impactful, product-led, data-driven content strategies. This role requires strategic thinking, technical understanding, operational excellence, and team leadership. Line of reporting to the Marketing Director.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 5 content marketers and writers, driving high performance and professional development
- Own and execute the content strategy across the blog, social media, product messaging, website and more
- Manage all copywriting for integrated marketing campaigns, product launches, sales materials, localization projects, and internal communications
- Develop compelling assets to support sales and partner enablement (product narratives, presentations, white papers, case studies, etc.)
- Collaborate closely with the Brand and Communications teams to ensure consistency in voice, tone, and messaging
- Translate complex technical topics into engaging, digestible content for various audiences (technical and non-technical): Businesses, Public Sector, Community
- Work hands-on in content creation and distribution—this is not just a managerial role
- Analyze performance data to continuously improve content content strategy and execution, i.e. impact, conversion performance.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in content or product marketing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Strong technical background or experience in Tech/SaaS/Cloud/B2B environments. Ability to grasp complex product details quickly
- Proven track record in managing content and product storytelling across multiple channels
- Excellent copywriting and editorial skills, with a sharp eye for detail and storytelling
- Experience managing localization and global content rollouts
- A collaborative spirit, capable of working cross-functionally
- Strong project management skills
- Familiarity with social media and SEO best practices and content performance tools
- Understanding of modern marketing stacks (CMS, social tools, analytics platforms)
- Fluent in English and in German, French and Spanish in addition beneficial.
Benefits
- A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
- Developing a product that pushes the boundaries of technology and has 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, and who is passionate about creating content that drives product awareness, adoption, and customer engagement.
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
- Fluent English skills plus business proficiency in other languages such as Spanish/ French / Dutch or Portuguese is a plus
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!
We are seeking passionate Account Managers to focus on identifying and acquiring new customers, driving business growth, and expanding our market presence with our innovative software.
Your main responsibilities will be around proactively identifying potential customers, connecting with key decision-makers, and establishing strong and successful business relationships. You will work closely with cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of solutions tailored to meet the needs of new clients.
Responsibilities
- Act as the lead point of contact for all matters specific to new customer acquisition
- Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand the customer base
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with potential clients
- Present, promote, and sell our solutions to meet and exceed sales targets
- Collaborate with our partners to deliver the best solutions for new customers
- Negotiate tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs
- Forecast and track key sales metrics, always keep the pipeline in the CRM tool up to date
- Communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives clearly and transparently
- Stay updated on market trends, competition, and customer needs to drive innovative sales strategies
Required skills
- Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management, particularly focused on acquiring new customers
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
- A track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets
- Technical understanding of software essential, understanding of open source is a plus
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict attention to priorities
- Fluent English skills plus business proficiency in other languages such as Spanish/ French / Dutch or Portuguese is a plus
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!
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 140 is distributed in 24 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.
At Nextcloud our team is our most important asset. Human Resources plays crucial role in aligning our team to business objectives, promoting company values, and shaping a positive culture. This position requires a strategic thinker with a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to build interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
Responsibilities
- Manage the entire employee life-cycle-process for our growing and worldwide-distributed team
- Take responsibility for compliance with German, French and Dutch employment laws and regulations, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Participate in probationary period reviews, annual review meetings as well as disciplinary meetings
- Assess training needs and monitor training programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives in alignment with the overall business strategy
- Build bridges between management and the team by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues with diplomacy, care and acumen
- Strengthen our middle management with leadership advice
- Analyse and report HR metrics such as sickness quota or hiring quota
Requirements
- Degree in Human Resources or related field
- Hands-on experience with HR practices and employee management
- Strong understanding of German or French labour law and legal requirements
- Fluent in English and at least two of relevant languages (French, Spanish, Dutch, German)
- Excellent listening skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Reliability, discretion and confidentiality are crucial
What we offer
- A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
- A fun and diverse team
- 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
Contact
We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn. Send your resume to jobs@nextcloud.com if you are interested in this role. We especially encourage applications by people from under-represented groups.
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
- Experience with TechStack Canvas is desirable
- PHP 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.
We’re looking for engineers 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.
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.
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
