
OTee is an industrial automation company offering a cloud-native platform for creating, programming, deploying, and managing virtual PLCs (vPLCs) based on open, international standards like IEC 61131-3 Structured Text. They aim to solve the vendor lock-in problem in the industrial automation industry by providing an open, flexible, and cloud-managed solution. Key features include a cloud-native IDE, zero-trust cybersecurity, role-based access control, fleet management for deploying and updating vPLCs across diverse hardware (x86 or ARM), and a pub-sub data framework for Industry 4.0. Their AI assistant, Martha, aids in code generation and optimization. OTee has been recognized as one of Europe's most promising industrial startups by Sifted (Financial Times) and one of the top 20 Industry 4.0 startups globally by StartUs Insight. The company emphasizes reducing costs, improving operational efficiency, and enabling ML/AI integration for industrial applications. Their business model appears to be SaaS, offering a free trial.

OTee is an industrial automation company offering a cloud-native platform for creating, programming, deploying, and managing virtual PLCs (vPLCs) based on open, international standards like IEC 61131-3 Structured Text. They aim to solve the vendor lock-in problem in the industrial automation industry by providing an open, flexible, and cloud-managed solution. Key features include a cloud-native IDE, zero-trust cybersecurity, role-based access control, fleet management for deploying and updating vPLCs across diverse hardware (x86 or ARM), and a pub-sub data framework for Industry 4.0. Their AI assistant, Martha, aids in code generation and optimization. OTee has been recognized as one of Europe's most promising industrial startups by Sifted (Financial Times) and one of the top 20 Industry 4.0 startups globally by StartUs Insight. The company emphasizes reducing costs, improving operational efficiency, and enabling ML/AI integration for industrial applications. Their business model appears to be SaaS, offering a free trial.
What they do: Cloud-native platform for virtual PLCs (vPLCs) using open standards (IEC 61131-3 Structured Text)
Founded: 2022 (Norway)
Business model: SaaS (cloud-managed platform, free trial available)
Funding: Pre-seed round Feb 5, 2024 (approx. €1.25M–€1.3M); total funding reported ≈ $1,467,650
Team size: ~7 employees
Industrial automation — replacing proprietary hardware PLCs with software-based, cloud-managed vPLCs to reduce vendor lock-in and operational cost.
2022
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
≈€1.25M–€1.3M
Round lists 8 investors including Antler, Startuplab and angel investors.
“Early-stage investor interest from accelerators/angels (Superangel, RunwayFBU, Antler, Startuplab and individual angels)”
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Location: on-site/remote aligned with European CET/CEST
Reporting to: CTO
Start date : ASAP
At OTee , we’re rethinking industrial automation from the ground up. Our momentum is driven by a clear market need across geographies and a strong support from strategic, international investors. If you've been looking for a place where your work can shape an entire industry (and where you'll feel the energy of real progress every day) this is it. You’ll be joining a lean but growing team that values curiosity, technical excellence, and impact.
💡 About the Role
As Lead Backend Developer at OTee, you will own a shared responsibility for the backend components, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of industrial automation and control systems. We are looking for an exceptional individual who will drive backend architecture design, robust implementation, and integration efforts with other platform components in order to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. You will work on high-performance, distributed systems using modern technologies and architectural patterns. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that shape the world of automation as we know it.
💪 Key Responsibilities
🔎 What We're Looking For
At OTee, we're building a world-class team - and that means we're looking for people who don’t just meet the requirements, but exceed them. You should be driven to stay on top of the latest technologies and methodologies, eager to learn rapidly, and capable of producing high-quality results under evolving demands. This role demands speed, precision, and a constant hunger for improvement. If you're excited by the idea of setting new standards in industrial automation, you’ll fit right in.
Education & Experience
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🎯 Personal Qualities
🤝 What We Offer