QNX Systems Software Developer

About QNX and the role

Software development and integration

• Develop systems software for QNX RTOS using C, C++, Python, and Rust across runtimes, networking, robotics, and embedded platforms.
• Integrate open-source projects with QNX graphics, networking, USB, audio, sensors, and multimedia.
• Develop OS-specific abstraction layers, shims, and porting libraries.
• Adapt CMake, Meson, Bazel, Cargo, GN/Ninja, and BitBake cross-compilation systems for QNX toolchains.
• Profile embedded targets and optimize memory footprint, latency, and performance.
• Develop, integrate, test, and maintain QNX demonstrations for customers, partners, and industry audiences, focused on Physical AI and robotics.

Example technology areas

• Runtimes and libraries include Node.js, GTK, SQLite, and Boost; middleware includes SOME/IP, MQTT, DDS, and Zenoh.
• AI and robotics examples include ROS 2, OpenPI, MediaPipe, OpenCV, ONNX Runtime, PyTorch/ExecuTorch, and TensorFlow.
• Target platforms include Raspberry Pi, single-board computers, QEMU, and robotics kits.

Required qualifications

• Strong C, C++ (C++14/17/20), and Python programming skills.
• Proven experience in Linux and/or QNX development environments.
• Understanding of OS internals and POSIX APIs, including pthreads, IPC, memory management, and networking sockets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication skills, interest in open-source collaboration, and motivation to build software ecosystems.

Additional desirable experience

• Porting, building, or maintaining large open-source projects or Linux distributions.
• Physical AI, robotics, or vision frameworks; GPU and heterogeneous-compute stacks.
• Embedded GUI engines, automotive or industrial middleware, RTOS environments, or Linux kernel and driver internals.
• Rust and Cargo build targets for embedded or systems programming.

Compensation

• The stated hiring base salary range is $80,000 to $105,000; no pay cadence is specified.
• Eligible full-time employees may participate in the organization-wide variable incentive pay program.

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement, employee share purchase, and paid time off, subject to eligibility.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.