Manager, OEM Platform Software

NovAtel Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Manager, OEM Platform Software to lead a team of engineers developing GNSS and embedded software platforms. You will drive the platform roadmap and partner with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Applied Research.

The role requires real-time embedded expertise, strong leadership, and ability to translate industry trends into actionable plans while fostering innovation and high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in software/electrical/geomatics engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in a technical management or functional leadership role.
• 3+ years in embedded software or firmware platforms development.
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional management and technical leadership of the team.
• Keep current on embedded industry technology developments and challenges and anticipate actions to meet these.
• Drive the OEM software platform roadmap including a culture of initiative, innovation, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, communicate, and execute plans efficiently with team buy-in.
• Build and develop the team's skills through personal development, continuous improvement initiatives, and knowledge transfer.
• Work collaboratively and build relationships with stakeholders in Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Applied Research to identify, prioritize, plan, and resource tasks.
• Anticipate and organize education and training opportunities for the team through both internal and external sources, while providing frequent performance feedback, coaching, and career development support

Skills

Embedded systems

RTOS

GNSS

Global collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Linux

ASPICE

Job description

Overview

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division is looking for a Manager, OEM Platform Software to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Director, Software and Geomatics, this role will provide exceptional functional and technical leadership to a team of world‑class engineers developing GNSS technologies and embedded software platforms. You will drive the OEM software platform roadmap, support ongoing business initiatives, and work collaboratively across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Applied Research in a dynamic high‑tech environment.

The Location: This position is based in Calgary, Alberta.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping the production and people‑related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous, ensuring a scalable, sustainable future

Responsibilities

As Manager, OEM Platform Software you will be responsible for these activities:

• Provide functional management and technical leadership of the team.
• Keep current on embedded industry technology developments and challenges and anticipate actions to meet these.
• Drive the OEM software platform roadmap including a culture of initiative, innovation, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, communicate, and execute plans efficiently with team buy‑in.
• Build and develop the team's skills through personal development, continuous improvement initiatives, and knowledge transfer.
• Work collaboratively and build relationships with stakeholders in Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Applied Research to identify, prioritize, plan, and resource tasks.
• Anticipate and organize education and training opportunities for the team through both internal and external sources, while providing frequent performance feedback, coaching, and career development support

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years in a technical management or functional leadership role.
• 3+ years in a development or research role focused on embedded software or firmware platforms.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems and embedded firmware development.
• Proven ability to develop a vision and plans that translate industry trends into practical and actionable work.
• Exposure to global work practices and international collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities with strong communication skills.

Nice To Have:

• Experience leading teams focused on embedded systems development.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GNSS receiver architecture.
• Field experience with GNSS applications.
• Linux development experience.
• Experience with Git.
• Familiarity with ASPICE processes.

Key Success Factors:

• Excellent people and team leadership skills.
• Self‑starter who proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Effective and efficient decision‑maker who considers what is best for the NovAtel Positioning Division and Hexagon Autonomous Solutions.
• Strong sense of curiosity and conscientiousness.
• Excitement for new technologies and emerging possibilities.
• Commitment to high‑quality work and continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [e-mail] and we will be pleased to follow up with you.