Blackberry

QNX Senior Manager, IDE & Tools Team

Blackberry$131K — $181K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience leading engineering teams in embedded software development.
  • Proficiency in C for embedded systems or Java/ISEs for tools development.
  • In-depth understanding of Safety (ISO 26262) and Security (ISO 21434) standards.
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audience engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver user-friendly experiences with a focus on simplicity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team to achieve strategic goals.
  • Develop team members through coaching and tailored growth plans.
  • Facilitate design discussions and ensure architectural alignment with product strategy.
  • Oversee the development of high-quality IDE-based tools and solutions.
  • Drive innovation by enhancing existing tools and creating new ones to meet customer demands.
  • Develop and maintain tool qualification analyses in line with safety and security standards.
  • Champion continuous improvement in engineering workflows and practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Retirement plans to support future financial security.
  • Employee share purchase program options.
  • Generous paid-time-off policies for work-life balance.
Full Job Description

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

 

Job Description: 

QNX is seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and verification of our Development Tools suite and the QNX Software Center. This role is ideal for a seasoned technical leader who excels at building high‑performing engineering teams, driving product excellence, and delivering tools used globally by customers building mission‑critical systems.

As the Senior Software Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic technical direction, people leadership, and operational oversight across the full development lifecycle. You will cultivate a culture of engineering excellence, mentor and grow talent, and ensure your team consistently delivers high‑quality, innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

  • Lead a high‑performing engineering team through clear direction, coaching, and continuous development.
  • Build team capability by hiring exceptional talent, conducting regular performance reviews, and creating growth plans tailored to individual strengths.
  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Guide technical decision‑making by facilitating design discussions, resolving architectural debates, and ensuring alignment with product strategy.
  • Strengthen cross‑functional collaboration with Product Management, Architecture, QA, and other BlackBerry/QNX teams.

Technical Ownership

  • Ensure high quality design, development, and maintenance for QNX’s IDE‑based tools and device‑side tools and services.
  • Drive innovation by updating existing tools and producing new tools, pushing our tools to exceed customer expectations.
  • Clarify and elaborate on customer requirements, working closely with product management, customers, and architects.
  • Develop and maintain the Tool Qualification analysis for Safety (ISO 26262) and Security (ISO 21434) standards.
  • Oversee software specifications and designs that address customer needs and provide accurate technical estimates.
  • Review technical design and code through to sign-off, as well as oversee unit test implementations across all relevant targets.
  • Ensure complex software issues are identified and resolved.
  • Champion exceptional product quality and reliability.
  • Promote continuous improvement in engineering practices, tooling, and team workflows.

You will have:

Leadership & Management Strengths

  • Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in a fast‑paced, product‑driven environment.
  • Ability to balance technical depth with strategic oversight.
  • Skilled at coaching engineers, developing future leaders, and building cohesive teams.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Innovative mindset, creative problem‑solver, and pragmatic implementer.
  • High initiative, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
  • Extensive experience in embedded software development (in C) or in a tools development environment (Java/ISE’s).
  • Strong foundation in Safety (ISO 26262) and Security (ISO 21434) standards.
  • Proven ability to deliver exceptional user experiences with a focus on simplicity and usability.

The work we’re doing is not incremental—it’s foundational, and it’s accelerating. Come join us!

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$131,250.00 - $181,250.00

 

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

 

Bonus:

The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization-wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full-time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success. VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in BlackBerry’s achievements.

 

Benefits:

The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well-being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

 

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

  

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.

 

About Blackberry

BlackBerry Limited is a Canadian technology company that provides enterprise software and services. The company is best known for its BlackBerry smartphones, which were popular in the early 2000s. Today, BlackBerry focuses on providing software solutions for businesses and governments, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario.
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