QNX - Principal Systems Software Developer (Architect)

QNX Software Systems GmbH

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Shanghai, China Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

 

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?

We are looking for a hands-on Embedded Software Architect who combines deep technical expertise with a system-level mindset to shape next-generation automotive solutions. This is an opportunity to lead architecture and design, influence technology direction, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative embedded software platforms.

You will have:

  • Very strong communication, problem solving and analysis skills are an absolute must.

  • The ultimate goal of the OEM Engineering organization is to generate technical trust in our product portfolio and an overall trust in our company.

  • Experience developing reference implementations and Proof of Concepts (PoCs), with the ability to transition them into production-ready solutions.

  • A proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.

You will have the following technical skills & experience:

The position demands a candidate with deep technical knowledge of:

  • OS level software integration strategies (Linux and QNX experience would be an asset)

  • Automotive platform architecture (software focus)

  • Experience with functional safety designs (ISO26262 focus)

  • Software performance analysis and performance enhancement techniques

  • C/C++ development experience

  • CI/CD deployment strategy, integration of tooling into 3rd party pipelines

Imagine what you could do at QNX! 

#LI-KH1

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

About this role

Summary

Lead embedded software architecture for automotive solutions, focusing on performance, safety, and system integration.

Job title

QNX - Principal Systems Software Developer (Architect)

Experience level

senior level

Industry

software

Location requirements

Shanghai, China; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++OS integrationautomotive architectureISO26262performance analysisCI/CD

Preferred skills

Linux experienceQNX experience

Specializations

embedded systemsautomotiveoperating systemsperformance optimizationsoftware architecture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

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