Senior GNSS Engineer

u-blox; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multicultural team

Global collaboration

Innovation mindset

Strong learning environment

Job summary

u-blox in Calgary invites a seasoned GNSS engineer to lead high-precision positioning initiatives and mentor engineers across teams. You'll shape architectures for production-grade systems, prototype rapidly, and collaborate with Product Owners to align roadmaps.

This role suits hands-on experts who love coding and solving complex real-world problems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in GNSS, strong C/C++ skills, and a track record turning customer problems into elegant solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing high-precision GNSS products across markets (Survey, Mapping, Construction, Agriculture).
• Expertise in solving complex engineering problems with practical solutions.
• Strong ability to productize in C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives without formal authority.
• Excellent communication with Product Owners and peers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior lead on GNSS algorithms and positioning systems architecture.
• Prototype, validate and develop production-grade systems for next-generation GNSS positioning initiatives.
• Support shaping and executing the technical roadmap with Product Owners and engineers.
• Collaborate across business units to implement end-to-end algorithms and ensure product success.
• Mentor engineers and scale impact through coaching and shared practices.

Skills

GNSS algorithms

C/C++

leadership

Mentoring engineers

communication

Job description

You will be one of the technical leaders within u-blox’s expanding portfolio of high-precision positioning services, lead cross-team initiatives, mentor engineers, and dive into algorithms as 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 in the across multiple markets using high precision positioning with the ability to mentor, influence roadmaps, and turn complex customer problems into elegant solutions – this is your playground.

We’re always interested in connecting with exceptional GNSS engineers. If your background is above or below the level described here, we still encourage you to apply — we’d love to talk.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a senior lead on GNSS algorithms and positioning systems architecture.
• Participate in next-generation initiatives in the field of high-precision GNSS positioning, and rapidly prototype, validate and develop production-grade systems
• Support shaping and executing the technical roadmap with Product Owners and other engineers
• Work in cross business unit teams to support end-to-end algorithm implementation and ensure overall product success
• Mentor engineers across the business unit, scale your impact through coaching and shared practices

Your Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in developing high-precision GNSS products for various market segments (e.g., Survey, Mapping, Construction, Agriculture)
• Expertise in solving complex engineering problems with practical solutions
• Strong ability to productize in C/C++
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives without formal authority
• Excellent communication – from translating technical discussion to POs to 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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