QNX Sensor Framework Technical Lead

BlackBerry•Ottawa, ON

10d•CA$108,750 - CA$158,750•Onsite

About The Position

QNX enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. With a focus on reducing hardware dependency and increasing efficiency, QNX empowers organizations to unlock new possibilities in areas like high-performance computing at the edge, standards-based virtualization technologies, and cloud enablement. The QNX Sensor Framework team is developing a high-performance, scalable framework enabling applications to access cameras and other sensors on QNX-based systems. The framework provides simple, robust C/C++ APIs to interface with sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, radar, and GPS/IMU. This technology powers advanced applications including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), robotics, and medical devices.

Requirements

Extensive experience in software design and development, including in a leadership or supervisory role
Hands-on experience in embedded systems development, combined with experience leading or managing technical teams
Strong background in embedded software development, proficiency in C and C++
Solid understanding of low-level systems programming, including memory management, interrupts, DMA, and concurrency
Experience developing device drivers on any platform
Experience with static code analysis tools and unit test development
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with QNX, Linux, or Android-based systems
Knowledge of computer vision, image processing, or graphics pipelines
Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262)
Experience with virtualization technologies and hypervisor-based environments

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development of the QNX Sensor Framework, including architecture, design, implementation, and testing
Manage and mentor the Sensor Framework development team, providing technical leadership, assigning priorities, reviewing deliverables, and supporting career growth
Define team objectives and ensure clear, consistent communication of goals, expectations, and progress
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Project Management, QA, and external stakeholders, to define product roadmaps and address technical challenges
Collaborate with customers and partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment on functionality for custom development initiatives
Drive software design decisions, ensuring adherence to best practices, architectural standards, and desired system functionality
Oversee resource planning and utilization, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and within budget constraints
Establish and enforce development processes, quality standards, and compliance frameworks across the team
Work closely with Quality Assurance to define test strategies and ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle
Ensure high-quality product documentation by coordinating with technical writers and promoting usability and clarity standards
Review and validate testing methodologies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and internal standards