Technical Open Source Development Manager (Embedded)

TL;DR

Technical Open Source Development Manager (Embedded): Leading a team and contributing to the porting and optimization of open-source projects for the QNX RTOS with an accent on safety-critical, high-reliability environments. Focus on designing integration layers, upstreaming changes, and driving open-source adoption across automotive, robotics, and industrial sectors.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid role)

Salary: $108,750 - $158,750

Company

hirify.global QNX provides trusted, safe, and secure operating systems and middleware for mission-critical embedded systems in industries like automotive, medical, and aerospace.

What you will do

• Port and optimize open-source projects for QNX RTOS to ensure real-time performance and reliability.
• Design integration layers, build systems, and CI/CD workflows for open-source components.
• Integrate OSS with QNX subsystems including graphics, networking, USB, audio, and sensors.
• Collaborate directly with open-source communities and upstream relevant changes.
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to a team of open-source engineers.
• Drive project roadmaps and advocate for open-source excellence within the organization.

Requirements

• Significant progressive embedded software experience including technical leadership.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and hands-on RTOS development.
• Proven contributions to large open-source projects.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, hardware architectures, and cross-compilation tool chains.
• Proficiency with Git, GDB, GCC, and Make/CMake.
• Familiarity with open-source licensing models and community engagement best practices.

Nice to have

• Linux or Android internals experience.
• Device driver development experience.
• Strong GCC/GDB knowledge.
• Experience with Agentic AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to influence open-source evolution in safety-critical environments.
• Collaborative team culture valuing transparency and community.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings programs and employee share purchase options.
• Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) bonus program based on company performance.