Principal GNSS Engineer

u-blox; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat structure

Customer exposure

Conference funding

Global team

Learning environment

Job summary

u-blox is seeking a senior GNSS expert to lead high-precision positioning initiatives and shape the technical roadmap. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Product Owners, and drive end-to-end algorithm implementations across cross-functional teams.

With 10+ years in GNSS, you will combine deep algorithmic expertise with leadership skills, mentoring colleagues while continuing to code when needed. This is a technical leadership role in a dynamic, global company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in high-precision GNSS product development.
• Strong ability to productize in C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives without formal authority.
• Excellent communication - technical discussions with Product Owners and peers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a recognized authority on GNSS algorithms and positioning systems architecture.
• Drive next-generation initiatives in high-precision GNSS positioning, prototype, validate and develop production-grade systems.
• Co-shape the technical roadmap with Product Owners and fellow principals.
• Work in cross business unit teams to support end-to-end algorithm implementation for product success.
• Mentor engineers across the business unit, scale impact through coaching and frameworks.
• Represent us in standards bodies, consortia, or at critical customer engagements when needed.

Skills

GNSS

C/C++

Leadership without authority

Communication

Job description

You will be one of the technical leaders behind u-blox's expanding portfolio of high-precision positioning services: a recognized leader across the business unit who shapes strategy, leads cross-team initiatives, mentors engineers, and still dives into algorithms when needed. Your work will directly influence how industrial robotics and autonomous machines achieve centimeter-level accuracy worldwide.

If you are a GNSS craftsperson who combines deep algorithmic expertise with the ability to mentor, influence roadmaps, and turn complex customer problems into elegant solutions - this is your playground.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a recognized authority on GNSS algorithms and positioning systems architecture.
• Drive next-generation initiatives in the field of high-precision GNSS positioning, and rapidly prototype, validate and develop production-grade systems
• Co-shape the technical roadmap with Product Owners and fellow principals
• Work in cross business unit teams to support end-2-end algorithms implementation to ensure end-to-end product success
• Mentor engineers across the business unit, scale your impact through coaching and frameworks
• Represent us in standards bodies, consortia, or critical customer engagements when needed

Your Skills and Experience

• 10+ years in high-precision GNSS product development
• Strong ability to productize in C/C++
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives without formal authority
• Excellent communication - technical discussion with Product Owners and whiteboarding sessions with peers

What you'll love

• Real ownership in a truly flat structure - you collaborate as peers with everyone
• Direct customer loop: work closely with integration partners and end-customers (e.g., robotic lawnmower OEMs, precision-ag fleets) and see your work in the field
• Time and budget to publish, speak at conferences, and stay at the cutting edge
• Surround yourself with other recognized experts who have many years in the industry and still love to code
• If this sounds like the technical playground you've been looking for - let's talk.

What are your perks?

• A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities
• Project-based activities working with colleagues distributed across the globe
• A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies
• A strong learning environment
• ... and discover even more by talking with us!

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