QNX - Principal Systems Software Developer (Architect)

TL;DR

QNX - Principal Systems Software Developer (Architect) (C/C++/QNX): Designing and integrating operating-system software for safety-critical automotive platforms with an accent on platform architecture, functional safety, and performance optimization. Focus on developing reference implementations and proof-of-concepts, transitioning them into production-ready solutions, and integrating CI/CD tooling into third-party engineering pipelines.

Location: Onsite in Shanghai, China; travel is required.

Company

hirify.global QNX provides secure, safety-certified operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, and development tools for embedded and automotive systems.

What you will do

• Develop reference implementations and proof-of-concepts and transition them into production-ready solutions.
• Design and integrate operating-system software for automotive platforms.
• Analyze and improve software performance across embedded systems.
• Define CI/CD deployment strategies and integrate engineering tools into third-party pipelines.
• Evaluate and potentially integrate innovative technologies from strategic partners.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to engineering teams and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of OS-level software integration strategies.
• Experience with automotive software platform architecture.
• Experience designing functional-safety systems with an ISO 26262 focus.
• Strong C/C++ development experience.
• Very strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Shanghai and travel as required.

Nice to have

• Experience with QNX and Linux.
• Comfort working with bleeding-edge technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on software used in safety-critical embedded and automotive systems.
• Collaborate with OEM engineering organizations and strategic technology partners.
• Scheduled workload of 40 hours per week.