QNX Embedded Development Manager (Open Source)

BlackBerry QNX; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 154,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VIP program

Benefits package

Job summary

BlackBerry QNX in Ottawa is seeking a Technical Development Manager to shape open-source on a safety-critical RTOS. The role blends deep technical work with people leadership in a hybrid 50/50 setup.

You will port and optimize OSS for QNX, build integration layers, mentor engineers, and drive roadmaps while collaborating with OSS communities. The position offers VIP incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Significant embedded software leadership and mentorship experience.
• Strong C/C++ skills for embedded systems and RTOS development.
• Experience with device drivers and cross‑compilation toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Port and optimize open-source projects for the QNX RTOS with real-time performance.
• Design integration layers, build systems, and CI/CD workflows for OSS components.
• Integrate OSS with QNX subsystems (graphics, networking, USB, audio, sensors).
• Upstream QNX changes and collaborate with open-source communities.
• Lead and mentor a team of open-source engineers, providing technical direction.
• Define roadmaps and best practices to champion open-source adoption at QNX.
• Document processes and advocate open-source excellence across the company.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS development

Embedded systems

Leadership

Open source collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Git

GCC

Make/CMake

Linux

Job description

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

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. QNX® technology has been deployed in the world’s most critical embedded systems, including more than 275 million vehicles on the road today. QNX® software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense.

If you’re passionate about open ecosystems , upstream collaboration , and bringing modern open‑source technologies into places they’ve never been before , this role gives you a rare opportunity: shaping how open-source runs on one of the world’s most trusted real‑time operating systems. This is a 50/50 hybrid role : half deep technical contribution and half leadership.

At QNX, open source isn’t an afterthought, it’s becoming a core pillar of our platform strategy. You’ll help define how open source evolves inside a safety‑critical, high‑reliability environment used in automotive, robotics, medical devices, and beyond.

Responsibilities include:

• Porting & optimizing open‑source projects for the QNX RTOS, ensuring performance, reliability, and real‑time behavior.
• Designing integration layers , build systems, and CI/CD workflows for open‑source components.
• Integrating OSS with QNX subsystems such as graphics, networking, USB, audio, and sensors.
• Upstreaming QNX‑relevant changes and collaborate directly with open‑source communities.
• Leading & mentoring a team of talented open‑source engineers, providing technical direction and fostering growth.
• Driving project roadmaps , define best practices, and champion open‑source adoption within QNX.
• Documenting processes & advocating for open‑source excellence across the company.

You will need:

• Significant progressive embedded s oftware experience, including in technical leadership/mentorship.
• Strong skills in C/C++ for embedded systems development & hands‑on RTOS development (QNX, Linux, or similar).
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, hardware architectures, and cross‑compilation tool chains.
• Experience in device driver development.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills. You will have the proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering growth and accountability.
• Curiosity, enthusiasm, and interest in new technologies.

It would be great if you have:

• Linux or Android internals experience.
• Proficiency with Git , GDB , GCC , Make/CMake.
• Proven contributions to large open‑source projects.
• Familiarity with open‑source licensing models & best practices relating to community engagement.
• Strong GCC/GDB knowledge.
• Experience with Agentic AI.

Why join QNX as a Technical Development Manager:

• You get to upstream , not just consume.
• You will influence how open source evolves inside a real‑time, safety‑critical environment.
• You will work with a team that values transparency, collaboration, and community.
• You will shape the developer experience for thousands of engineers building on QNX.
• You will lead a group that is expanding and has strong executive support.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$108,750.00 - $152,250.00

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

Bonus:

The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization-wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full-time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success. VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in BlackBerry’s achievements.

Benefits:

The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well-being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We donot use artificial intelligence (AI)to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.