Blackberry

QNX Sensor Framework Technical Lead

Blackberry$108K — $158K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in embedded systems software development
  • Strong low-level programming skills including memory management and concurrency
  • Hands-on experience developing device drivers
  • Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages
  • Experience in static analysis, testing, and ensuring code quality
  • Strong debugging skills with complex systems
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and optimize cameras, LiDAR, radar, and GPS/IMU into the sensor framework
  • Lead technical direction and team, actively engaging in development and mentoring
  • Support advanced silicon and connectivity for ISPs and high-speed technologies
  • Build deeply embedded systems delivering high throughput and low latency
  • Port and tune software frameworks across diverse hardware platforms
  • Design scalable APIs for enhanced developer experience
  • Develop sample apps and reference implementations for real-world applications
  • Debug complex issues across the full system stack

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Employee share purchase program
  • Paid time off for eligible employees
  • Wide range of benefits supporting personal and financial well-being
Full Job Description
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

Job Description:

The QNX Sensor Framework team is developing a high-performance, scalable framework enabling applications to access cameras and other sensors on QNX-based systems. The framework provides simple, robust C/C++ APIs to interface with sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, radar, and GPS/IMU. This technology powers advanced applications including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), robotics, and medical devices.

What you'll do
  • Lead the end-to-end development of the QNX Sensor Framework, including architecture, design, implementation, and testing
  • Manage and mentor the Sensor Framework development team, providing technical leadership, assigning priorities, reviewing deliverables, and supporting career growth
  • Define team objectives and ensure clear, consistent communication of goals, expectations, and progress
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Project Management, QA, and external stakeholders, to define product roadmaps and address technical challenges
  • Collaborate with customers and partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment on functionality for custom development initiatives
  • Drive software design decisions, ensuring adherence to best practices, architectural standards, and desired system functionality
  • Oversee resource planning and utilization, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and within budget constraints
  • Establish and enforce development processes, quality standards, and compliance frameworks across the team
  • Work closely with Quality Assurance to define test strategies and ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle
  • Ensure high-quality product documentation by coordinating with technical writers and promoting usability and clarity standards
  • Review and validate testing methodologies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and internal standards


You will have:
  • Extensive experience in software design and development, including in a leadership or supervisory role
  • Hands-on experience in embedded systems development, combined with experience leading or managing technical teams
  • Strong background in embedded software development, proficiency in C and C++
  • Solid understanding of low-level systems programming, including memory management, interrupts, DMA, and concurrency
  • Experience developing device drivers on any platform
  • Experience with static code analysis tools and unit test development
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)


If you have any of these then that would be great:
  • Experience working with QNX, Linux, or Android-based systems
  • Knowledge of computer vision, image processing, or graphics pipelines
  • Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262)
  • Experience with virtualization technologies and hypervisor-based environments


If you are ready to use your expertise to drive real innovation, we would love to hear from you!

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:
$108,750.00 - $158,750.00

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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