Senior Manager, Development Tools & IDE

bb; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

QNX is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and verification of the Development Tools suite and the QNX Software Center. You will build and mentor a high-performing team delivering reliable tools used in mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership in embedded software or tool development, strong communication skills, and experience with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434. Your work will shape product strategy and engineering culture at QNX.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
• Strong background in embedded software development (C) or tools development (Java/ISE).
• Experience with Safety (ISO 26262) and Security (ISO 21434) standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing engineering team through clear direction and continuous development.
• Coach engineers, conduct performance reviews, and grow talent.
• Guide technical decision-making and ensure alignment with product strategy.
• Own the design, development, and maintenance of IDE-based and device-side tools.
• Drive tool innovation and meet customer expectations with high quality.
• Review designs and oversee unit tests across targets, ensuring reliability.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, QA, and other teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Java

ISE

Job description

QNX is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and verification of the Development Tools suite and the QNX Software Center. You will build and mentor a high-performing team delivering reliable tools used in mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership in embedded software or tool development, strong communication skills, and experience with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434. Your work will shape product strategy and engineering culture at QNX.