Chief of Staff (m/f/d)

Role overview

Bliq is building and launching driverless vehicles for everyday use, and this role sits right at the center of that mission. As Chief of Staff, you will partner closely with the founders to convert ambitious ideas into concrete execution across strategy, operations, hiring, fundraising, partnerships, and broader company building.

This is a hands-on position for someone who wants to identify the highest-impact priorities, take ownership, and drive them through to results. The scope is intentionally wide and will evolve as the business grows. In one week you may shape the operating plan for a new market; in another, you may run an important hiring process, prepare for investor conversations, remove an operational blocker, or take a strategic project from concept to measurable outcome.

The company describes the role as demanding, with strong exposure, significant responsibility, and steep learning. It is intended for a person who wants to accelerate their career by tackling difficult and meaningful work alongside the founders.

What you will do

• Convert company priorities into clear plans, accountable owners, deadlines, and measurable results
• Own high-priority strategic and operational initiatives from framing the problem to delivering execution
• Partner with the founders on strategy, fundraising, investor communications, and board preparation
• Design the operating systems that help Bliq move quickly without adding unnecessary process
• Spot issues early and take responsibility for resolving them before they become urgent
• Support expansion into new cities, markets, partnerships, and commercial opportunities
• Lead critical hiring efforts and help increase the company’s talent density
• Prepare decisions using thorough research, analysis, and conversations with the people closest to the issue
• Build accountability across teams and keep following through until commitments turn into outcomes
• Step into important gaps wherever ownership is unclear
• Protect the founders’ time so they can focus on the highest-leverage work
• Raise the bar for speed, clarity, preparation, and execution across the organization

Candidate profile

You should apply if you have already shown standout performance in a demanding environment, such as a high-growth startup, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, or an operational leadership role. The company is open to non-technical candidates, provided they can communicate effectively with technical teams and understand their language.

The ideal person is highly ambitious and wants responsibility to grow faster than in a traditional career path. You should be very strong analytically, able to quickly make sense of unfamiliar and complex problems, and able to turn ambiguity into a practical course of action through clear writing and communication.

You will need commercial judgment, comfort switching between strategy and detail, and the ability to act without waiting for close management even when information is incomplete. Reliability, directness, discipline around commitments, and a willingness to do unglamorous work are essential. The role also requires good judgment and discretion when handling sensitive company information.

English fluency is required. German is helpful, but not mandatory.

This role is unlikely to fit someone who prefers predictable tasks, narrow scope, extensive guidance, or strict job boundaries. It is best suited to someone who wants to be measured by outcomes, take on more than their title implies, and help build something that does not yet exist.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Work closely with the founders on the company’s most important decisions and challenges
• Contribute to real driverless vehicles rather than an incremental software product
• Take ownership of projects that would normally require many years of seniority
• Operate across strategy, fundraising, hiring, operations, partnerships, and expansion
• See the impact of your work reflected in the company, the product, and vehicles on public roads
• Join at a stage where one strong operator can materially influence the business trajectory
• Experience a high-standard environment with fast decisions, direct feedback, and little tolerance for politics or bureaucracy
• Have room to grow into a senior operating or leadership role based on performance
• Receive a competitive salary and meaningful equity if you are the right fit
• Be based in Berlin while contributing to globally relevant technology

Application guidance

• Read the role carefully and avoid sending a generic application
• Share work samples, as they matter more than a polished CV
• Explain clearly what you can contribute and how you would strengthen the team
• Use AI only for polishing or grammar support; the thinking should be your own

About Bliq

Bliq is working to bring driverless mobility to European cities. The company began as a ride-hailing business and has already handled more than 50 million trip offers from hundreds of thousands of passengers since launch.

With an established presence in 7 European markets, Bliq is now moving into its next major phase: launching a driverless vehicle service from the ground up. After years of technology development and rigorous testing, this marks an important milestone in the company’s effort to reshape urban mobility globally.

The business is supported by more than $35 million in total funding from investors including NEA and Atlantic Labs. The team includes colleagues from 12 countries, reflecting an international, diverse, and open-minded culture. Bliq emphasizes teamwork, entrepreneurial drive, and technology, and says it has grown 20x in the last 12 months while improving the lives of drivers and passengers. The company is continuing to pursue global expansion.