Worker Sub-Type: Regular Job Description: QNX enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. With a focus on reducing hardware dependency and increasing efficiency, QNX empowers organizations to unlock new possibilities in areas like high-performance computing at the edge, standards-based virtualization technologies, and cloud enablement. QNX® technology has been deployed in the world’s most critical embedded systems, including more than 275 million vehicles on the road today. QNX® software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense. Are you the person we are looking for? 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.
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.
Why Join QNX? You will lead a team building development tools used worldwide in industries where reliability, safety, and performance are paramount. You’ll influence product direction, shape engineering culture, and contribute to technology used everyday by over 275 million people.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management: Lead a high‑performing engineering team through clear direction, coaching, and continuous development.
Leadership & People Management: Build team capability by hiring exceptional talent, conducting regular performance reviews, and creating growth plans tailored to individual strengths.
Leadership & People Management: Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Leadership & People Management: Guide technical decision‑making by facilitating design discussions, resolving architectural debates, and ensuring alignment with product strategy.
Leadership & People Management: 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.
Technical Ownership:



Drive innovation by updating existing tools and producing new tools, pushing our tools to exceed customer expectations.
Technical Ownership: Clarify and elaborate on customer requirements, working closely with product management, customers, and architects.
Technical Ownership: Develop and maintain the Tool Qualification analysis for Safety (ISO 26262) and Security (ISO 21434) standards.
Technical Ownership: Oversee software specifications and designs that address customer needs and provide accurate technical estimates.
Technical Ownership: Review technical design and code through to sign-off, as well as oversee unit test implementations across all relevant targets.
Technical Ownership: Ensure complex software issues are identified and resolved.
Technical Ownership: Champion exceptional product quality and reliability.
Technical Ownership: Promote continuous improvement in engineering practices, tooling, and team workflows.
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).
Solid 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.
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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.
Position Status This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 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.
Over the past 35 years, QNX software, a subsidiary of BlackBerry has become a big part of everyday life. People encounter QNX-controlled systems whenever they drive, shop, watch TV, use the Internet, or even turn on a light. Its ultra‑reliable nature means QNX software is the preferred choice for life‑critical systems such as air traffic control systems, surgical equipment, and nuclear power plants. And its cool multimedia features have QNX software turning up in everything from in‑dash radios, infotainment systems to the latest casino gaming terminals and most recently we are making headlines in the world of autonomous vehicles. If you want your career to switch gears, then you couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services to power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry’s high‑performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security or reliability. And with our deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission‑critical communications and critical event management.
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