
Location: Calgary (Canada) You will be one of the technical leaders behind u-blox’s expanding portfolio of high-precision positioning services: a recognized leader across the business unit who shapes strategy, leads cross-team initiatives, mentors engineers, and still dives into algorithms when needed. Your work will directly influence how industrial robotics and autonomous machines achieve centimeter-level accuracy worldwide. If you are a GNSS craftsperson who combines deep algorithmic expertise with the ability to mentor, influence roadmaps, and turn complex customer problems into elegant solutions – this is your playground. Your Responsibilities - Act as a recognized authority on GNSS algorithms and positioning systems architecture. - Drive next-generation initiatives in the field of high-precision GNSS positioning, and rapidly prototype, validate and develop production-grade systems - Co-shape the technical roadmap with Product Owners and fellow principals - Work in cross business unit teams to support end-2-end algorithms implementation to ensure end-to-end product success - Mentor engineers across the business unit, scale your impact through coaching and frameworks - Represent us in standards bodies, consortia, or critical customer engagements when needed Your Skills and Experience - 10+ years in high-precision GNSS product development - Strong ability to productize in C/C++ - Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives without formal authority - Excellent communication – technical discussion with Product Owners and whiteboarding sessions with peers What you’ll love - Real ownership in a truly flat structure – you collaborate as peers with everyone - Direct customer loop: work closely with integration partners and end-customers (e.g., robotic lawnmower OEMs, precision-ag fleets) and see your work in the field - Time and budget to publish, speak at conferences, and stay at the cutting edge - Surround yourself with other recognized experts who have many years in the industry and still love to code What are your perks? - A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities - Project-based activities working with colleagues distributed across the globe - A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies - Hybrid working model & flexible working hours - A strong learning environment
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Act as a recognized authority on GNSS algorithms and positioning systems architecture
- Drive next-generation initiatives in high-precision GNSS positioning and develop production-grade systems
- Co-shape the technical roadmap with Product Owners and fellow principals
- Support end-to-end algorithm implementation across business units
- Mentor engineers through coaching and frameworks
- Represent the company in standards bodies, consortia, or critical customer engagements
Requirements
- 10+ years in high-precision GNSS product development
- Strong ability to productize in C/C++
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives without formal authority
- Excellent communication skills for technical discussions and whiteboarding
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