Hiring #

Software Engineer Full Stack (ubTrace) #

Location: Munich / Remote (GMT +/- 2h)

Type: Full-time

Team: Engineering

About useblocks #

useblocks is redefining the future of engineering workflows by enabling “Engineering-as-Code.” From aerospace to automotive to medical, global leaders like BMW , Bosch , CARIAD and Mercedes-Benz trust our tools for safety-critical systems. Our open-source project, Sphinx-Needs , has grown to over 341,000 monthly downloads , setting the standard for documentation and traceability management.

Your Role #

We’re looking for a Full Stack Engineer to help build and scale ubTrace —our flagship traceability and documentation platform trusted by leaders in automotive , aerospace , and life sciences . ubTrace is the UI/UX face of traceability: A fast, visual, and intuitive interface for navigating requirements, test cases, source code links, and change history. It bridges documentation and implementation in environments where traceability is mission-critical.

As a key contributor, you’ll develop real-time UIs, safe backend services, and developer-first tools that enable traceability without the overhead —delivering performance, clarity, and trust across the software lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities #

Build and maintain the ubTrace WebApp using modern frontend frameworks ( Svelte , SSR) with a focus on responsiveness, accessibility, and usability.
Design backend APIs and services in Python and TypeScript to serve large-scale traceability graphs and documentation data.
Work with Kubernetes and self-hosted infrastructure to deploy performant, privacy-first environments for enterprise users.
Integrate Sphinx-based documentation and link to developer artifacts (e.g., Git, tests, requirements databases).
Build and tune self-hosted search engines for fast navigation across large documentation spaces.
Apply defensive programming techniques to ensure security, stability, and traceability compliance.

Our Stack #

Languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
Frontend: Svelte (with SSR), TailwindCSS
Backend: FastAPI, Node.js, async Python
Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, Traefik
Search: Meilisearch, Typesense, Elasticsearch
Docs & Traceability: Sphinx, Sphinx-Needs, ubConnect, ubCode
DevOps: GitHub Actions, Helm, private CI nodes

Who You Are #

Solid experience in full-stack development with modern frontend frameworks
Strong Python and/or TypeScript skills, including backend architecture
Experience with cloud-native deployment (especially Kubernetes)
Passionate about developer tools and documentation workflows
A careful, security-aware mindset—interested in defensive programming
Bonus: Familiar with traceability in regulated industries or OSS documentation systems

Soft Skills #

Obsessed with performance, clarity, and user experience
Enjoys building tools that developers actually love to use
Balances autonomy with team collaboration
Curious about how software safety and compliance really work

Why Join Us? #

Shape a core product used by developers building autonomous driving , medical devices , and space systems
Join a mission-driven company with strong open-source DNA (341k+ downloads/month)
Work in a product-focused team shipping clean, useful, and powerful dev tools
Remote-first, async-friendly work culture with high ownership and flexibility
Competitive compensation based on experience and impact

How to Apply #

Want to help developers trace everything from requirements to Git commits— without friction ? Email us at info@useblocks.com with your CV and a short intro.