QNX - Principal Audio Systems Software Developer

2 Months ago • All levels • Audio Engineering • $123,750 PA - $165,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Principal Audio Systems Software Developer will be responsible for deploying audio algorithms across multiple operating systems, DSPs, and audio frameworks for automotive customers. This involves designing and implementing real-time audio services, porting algorithms, providing technical support on audio system architecture, performance analysis and optimizations, maintaining and extending code in C/C++, and critical listening to audio quality. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic global environment with a team passionate about audio and quality.
Must have:
  • Experience integrating software into an embedded system.
  • Experience developing/porting audio algorithms.
  • Proficient in C/C++ and OS concepts.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Good to have:
  • Experience with AudioReach, Audio Weaver, and ALSA.
  • Programming experience in QNX or Linux/Android.
  • Experience leading/mentoring teams.
  • Experience with automotive safety/cybersecurity.

Job Details

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

 Job Description: 

Location: Burnaby, BC

BlackBerry® QNX® is a trusted supplier of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks and development tools, and provides expert support and services for building the world’s most critical embedded systems.   We are the embedded experts. BlackBerry QNX was born in embedded, and provides time-tested and trusted foundation software, including our deterministic microkernel real-time operating system (RTOS), safety-certified products, middleware and security solutions, all purpose-built for embedded systems.  

 

BlackBerry QNX software is trusted by more than 68% of the Electric Vehicle market by volume, 24 of the top 25 EV manufacturers and is running in 255 million vehicles globally.  Our foundation products have been pre-certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D and we offer a broad range of board support packages, professional services, AUTOSAR adaptive support and middleware solutions – from acoustic management, to digital cockpits to advanced driving assistance (ADAS) - to accelerate development and help OEMs meet Start of Production (SOP) dates. 

 

BlackBerry QNX is seeking an accomplished individual with software development expertise in embedded audio for the full-time role of Principal Audio Systems Software Developer. BlackBerry QNX is a market leader in embedded software for automotive audio systems, with products deployed in over 200 million vehicles worldwide. Our customers include many well-known automakers and Tier 1 suppliers. We develop, integrate, tune and license software libraries for full-duplex echo cancellation and noise reduction for hands-free calling, in-car communications, active noise control, engine sound synthesis, media playback optimization and chimes generation. With our latest product offering, QNX Sound, we are influencing the audio system architectures and features of the software-defined vehicles of the future.

Are you the person we are looking for?

In this role you will deploy audio algorithms across multiple OSs (e.g., QNX OS / Hypervisor, Linux, Android), DSPs (e.g., Qualcomm, Cadence), and audio frameworks, for our various automotive customers. You will be able to effectively communicate with and support our global customers, provide advice on audio system architecture design, and perform software integrations and debugging on development boards and production hardware. A high-level understanding of speech and/or audio algorithms is required.

In return for your skills, expertise and enthusiasm, we will provide you with an attractive compensation & comprehensive benefits package.  You will also have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic global environment, working alongside team members who are passionate about audio, self-driven, and attentive to quality. This really is a unique opportunity!

You will:

  • Design and implement real-time audio services on production hardware.
  • Port audio algorithms and tuning protocols to different OSs, DSPs, and audio frameworks.
  • Provide technical support and advice on audio system architecture design, including aspects such as load balancing, latency, transducers, hardware interfaces, virtualization, networking, and user interfaces.
  • Performance analysis and optimizations of signal processing algorithms.
  • Maintenance and extension of existing code using C/C++.
  • Critical listening to audio quality.

You will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent experience
  • Experience integrating software into an embedded system, such as a DSP or microprocessor
  • Experience developing, porting or optimizing speech and/or audio algorithms
  • Experience writing professional applications in C/C++, and familiarity with concepts such as multithreading, object-oriented programming and operating systems.
  • Solid C/C++ programming skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem solving and debugging skills.

Additional Assets                                                             

  • Experience with audio frameworks or interfaces such as AudioReach, Audio Weaver and ALSA.
  • Experience programming in QNX or Linux/Android embedded environment.
  • Experience leading a team or mentoring colleagues.
  • Experience with safety and cybersecurity software development processes in automotive.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Base Range:

$123,750 - $165,000 CAD

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About The Company

Over the past 35 years, QNX software,a subsidiary of BlackBerryhas 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 (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company that provides enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems. You couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us!

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