Senior GNSS Engineer

Job DescriptionSenior GNSS Engineer
Location: Calgary (Canada)

You will be one of the technical leaders within u-blox’s expanding portfolio of high-precision positioning services, lead cross-team initiatives, mentor engineers, and dive into algorithms as 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 in the across multiple markets using high precision positioning with the ability to mentor, influence roadmaps, and turn complex customer problems into elegant solutions – this is your playground.

We’re always interested in connecting with exceptional GNSS engineers. If your background is above or below the level described here, we still encourage you to apply — we’d love to talk.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a senior lead on GNSS algorithms and positioning systems architecture.
• Participate in next-generation initiatives in the field of high-precision GNSS positioning, and rapidly prototype, validate and develop production-grade systems
• Support shaping and executing the technical roadmap with Product Owners and other engineers
• Work in cross business unit teams to support end-to-end algorithm implementation and ensure overall product success
• Mentor engineers across the business unit, scale your impact through coaching and shared practices

Your Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in developing high-precision GNSS products for various market segments (e.g., Survey, Mapping, Construction, Agriculture)
• Expertise in solving complex engineering problems with practical solutions
• Strong ability to productize in C/C++
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives without formal authority
• Excellent communication – from translating technical discussion to POs to 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
• If this sounds like the technical playground you’ve been looking for – let’s talk.

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
• ... and discover even more by talking with us!