Senior Tools & IDE Lead for Embedded Dev

BlackBerry Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee share purchase program

VIP incentive program

Job summary

BlackBerry is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and verification of our Development Tools suite and the QNX Software Center. You will build and guide high‑performing teams, drive tool innovation, and ensure alignment with safety and security standards crucial to embedded software used in mission‑critical systems.

You will collaborate with Product Management and Architecture to deliver reliable tools, maintain quality, and push for continuous

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership of engineering teams in fast-paced product-driven environments.
• Experience with embedded software development (C) or tools development (Java/ISEs).
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing engineering team focused on IDE-based tools and device-side tools and services.
• Drive tool development and modernization to meet customer needs and standards.
• Oversee design reviews, unit tests, and technical estimates; mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, QA, and cross‑functional teams.
• Champion quality, reliability, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Skills

Leadership

People management

C programming

Tool development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

QNX IDE

Development Tools

Java/ISEs

Job description

BlackBerry is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and verification of our Development Tools suite and the QNX Software Center. You will build and guide high‑performing teams, drive tool innovation, and ensure alignment with safety and security standards crucial to embedded software used in mission‑critical systems.

You will collaborate with Product Management and Architecture to deliver reliable tools, maintain quality, and push for continuous