Vacancy NamePrincipal GNSS Engineer
Location CityCalgary
Location RegionLocation CountryCanada
Role also available inJob DescriptionLocation: Calgary (Canada)
You will be one of the technical leaders behind u-blox's expanding portfolio of high-precision positioning services: a recognized leader across the business unit who shapes strategy, leads cross-team initiatives, mentors engineers, and still dives into algorithms when 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 with the ability to mentor, influence roadmaps, and turn complex customer problems into elegant solutions - this is your playground.
Your Responsibilities- Act as a recognized authority on GNSS algorithms and positioning systems architecture.
- Drive next-generation initiatives in the field of high-precision GNSS positioning, and rapidly prototype, validate and develop production-grade systems
- Co-shape the technical roadmap with Product Owners and fellow principals
- Work in cross business unit teams to support end-2-end algorithms implementation to ensure end-to-end product success
- Mentor engineers across the business unit, scale your impact through coaching and frameworks
- Represent us in standards bodies, consortia, or critical customer engagements when needed
Your Skills and Experience- 10+ years in high-precision GNSS product development
- Strong ability to productize in C/C++
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives without formal authority
- Excellent communication - technical discussion with Product Owners and 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
- Hybrid working model & flexible working hours
- A strong learning environment
- ... and discover even more by talking with us!
Learn more about u-blox and its mission by watching this video!Applications Close DateContactAre you interested in this challenging position within an international work environment in a successful company? Apply now! You will be working with a motivated team in an exciting technology.
We are looking forward to receiving your application.
