QNX Senior Audio Systems Software Developer

BlackBerry Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Burnaby is seeking a QNX Senior Audio Systems Software Developer to enhance audio environments in automotive applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a strong background in audio signal processing, with proven experience in C/C++ development. Responsibilities include designing algorithms and improving audio quality in vehicles. The role offers a salary range of $108,750 - $145,000 CAD.

Qualifications

• Strong background in audio signal processing and/or acoustics.
• Proven experience in software development using C/C++, with embedded experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct algorithm design, implementation, performance analysis, porting to fixed-point arithmetic.
• Research and develop new algorithms using Matlab and/or C/C++.

Skills

Audio signal processing

C/C++ programming

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or equivalent

Tools

Matlab

QNX Momentics

Git

Job description

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QNX Senior Audio Systems Software Developer

Apply locations Burnaby, British Columbia time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 29, 2025 (25 days left to apply) job requisition id 20250229

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

QNX is a trusted supplier of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks and development tools, and provides expert support and services for building the world’s most critical embedded systems. We are the embedded experts. QNX was born in embedded, and provides time-tested and trusted foundation software, including our deterministic micro-kernel real-time operating system (RTOS), safety-certified products, middleware and security solutions, all purpose-built for embedded systems. Global leaders such as Audi, BMW, General Electric, Cisco, and Lockheed Martin depend on QNX technology for their in-car electronics, medical devices, industrial automation systems, network routers, and other mission- or life-critical applications.

QNX software is trusted by more than68% of the Electric Vehicle market by volume , 24 of the top 25 EV manufacturers and is running in 255 million vehicles globally. Our foundation products have been pre-certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D, and we offer a broad range of board support packages, professional services, AUTOSAR adaptive support and middleware solutions – from acoustic management to digital cockpits to advanced driving assistance (ADAS) - to accelerate development and help OEMs meet Start of Production (SOP) dates.

Are you the person we are looking for?

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual with software development experience in audio and acoustics digital signal processing algorithms . O ur team is a leader in providing software that enhances the acoustics environment in a car through such technologies as acoustic echo cancellation (AEC), noise reduction (NR), active noise cancellation (ANC), and engine sound enhancement (ESE). QNX is a market leader in embedded software for automotive audio systems, with products deployed in over 200 million vehicles worldwide. Our customers include many well-known automakers and Tier 1 suppliers. We develop, integrate, tune and license software libraries for full-duplex echo cancellation and noise reduction for hands-free calling, in-car communications, active noise control, engine sound synthesis, media playback optimization and chimes generation. With our latest product offering, QNX Sound, we are influencing the audio system architecture and features of the software-defined vehicles of the future.

You will:

• Conduct algorithm design, implementation, performance analysis, porting to fixed-point arithmetic, and optimization.
• Research and develop new algorithms(using Matlab and/or C/C++), including filing patent applications.
• Maintain and extend existing codeusing C/C++
• Test and automat test development
• Provide objective and subjective quality improvements
• Conduct subjective testing, listening and recording

You will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in audio signal processing and/or acoustics
• Proven experience in software development using C / C++, with embedded experience an asset.
• Experience working with microphones, loudspeakers, amplifiers, audio electronics
• Evidence of innovativeness—new algorithms, new approaches, thinking creatively
• Experience designing and developing complex algorithms that perform acoustic echo cancellation, noise reduction, speech detection, beam forming, active noise cancellation, speech or sound synthesis, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills. Ability to separate core from secondary issues.
• High degree of motivation and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

It would be great if you have:

• Experience with Matlab, MathCad, or other mathematical modeling packages
• Experience in fixed-point arithmetic and ability to efficiently convert/port algorithms from floating-point to fixed-point.
• Experience programming Windows based GUIs.
• Experience programming in a QNX Momentics development environment.
• Experience programming in QNX or Linux/Android embedded environment.
• Development of a commercially released embedded-systems product.
• Experience with critical audio listening.
• Experience with CVS, SVN, or other version control system.

Join us as we accelerate to towards the next chapter of innovation!

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Base Range:

$108,750 - $145,000 CAD

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