This is a senior leadership role

with responsibility for software system architecture, software performance benchmarking, and infrastructure. As driveblocks is a fast-moving, dynamic environment, the role requires

regular hands-on work.

Must-Have Qualifications

• System Architecture & Safety Leadership

  – Minimum 3 years of experience designing and leading software platform architectures for complex, multi-component systems in safety-critical applications using modern C++.

• Hands-On Infrastructure Expertise

  – Proven track record of building scalable software infrastructure, including establishing performance benchmarking frameworks, automated monitoring, or reliability metrics for production systems.

• Safety-Critical Mindset

  – Demonstrated experience applying software safety principles in practice, such as fault-tolerant system design, formal verification, or runtime monitoring, with improvements in system robustness/safety compliance.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or real-time control systems.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ISO 13849, or equivalent) and experience in implementing safety processes that passed audits/certification.
• Hands-on experience designing CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, or automated software release processes, with measurable improvements in release speed, test coverage, or production stability.

We understand that not everyone will meet all the criteria! If you see yourself in these points, we’d love to learn more about you!

About Us

driveblocks, based in Munich, builds a robust and certifiable technology platform for Off-Road autonomy across verticals such as agriculture, construction, and defense. The technology combines a universal neural network foundation model with geometrically interpretable sensor fusion to create the next-generation perception software suite. It operates without costly pre-mapping and constant connectivity, enabling operation even in GNSS-denied environments.

Our platform runs on production-grade embedded hardware, ensuring reliable operation in dirty, dusty, and complex 3D environments. It navigates through vegetation and rough terrain — essential for off-road autonomy.

We are a growing deep-tech company with a strong technical foundation, focused on long-term customer value and continuous improvement. At driveblocks, innovation thrives through learning and ownership — the core of our culture.

Working at driveblocks

• Ownership of your work – Take responsibility for the full value chain
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• Participate in driveblocks’ success via a Virtual Stock Option Plan
• Flexible working hours

How To Apply

• Prepare your CV & additional documents
• Show your unique motivation
• Submit your application to hr@driveblocks.ai