QNX Senior Engineer

Location: Chennai, India

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

QNX Senior Engineer

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Position Overview

Skilled QNX Developer to design, develop, and integrate embedded software components for next-generation automotive infotainment and digital cockpit systems. The role involves working on QNX-based platforms to build reliable, real-time, and secure system software for production ECUs. The developer will collaborate across middleware, connectivity, audio, and platform teams to deliver high-performance, production-quality embedded solutions.

YOUR ROLE

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and maintain QNX-based system services, daemons, and middleware components.

· Integrate and configure QNX Neutrino RTOS for automotive SoCs (e.g., Qualcomm SA8155, SA8295, SA6145).

· Develop POSIX-compliant applications and system-level modules for IPC, memory, file system, and process management.

· Implement and debug multi-threaded, real-time software components using QNX APIs and resource managers.

· Work closely with BSP and driver teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware abstraction layers.

· Configure and optimize QNX startup scripts, resource managers, and service frameworks.

· Support communication stack integration (CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, IPC).

· Analyze and optimize system performance, boot time, and memory usage.

· Debug kernel and user-space issues using tools such as qconn, pidin, momentics, and QNX System Profiler.

· Collaborate with Android or Linux coexisting systems for cross-domain communication and synchronization.

· Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and system validation.

· Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and OEM-specific software development standards.

· Provide technical documentation and support during system integration and certification phases.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.

· Experience: 4–10 years in embedded software development, with hands-on experience in QNX-based automotive or industrial systems.

Technical Expertise

· Strong understanding of QNX Neutrino RTOS architecture, process model, and IPC mechanisms.

· Proficiency in C/C++ programming, multi-threading, and memory management.

· Experience in developing system daemons, resource managers, and QNX services.

· Hands-on experience with Momentics IDE, debugging tools, and QNX SDKs.

· Familiarity with board bring-up, startup scripts, and resource configurations on QNX.

· Exposure to communication frameworks (SOME/IP, D-Bus, TCP/IP, CAN).

· Experience with Qualcomm automotive platforms (SA8155/SA6145) or equivalent SoCs.

· Knowledge of bootloaders, file systems, and OTA mechanisms in embedded environments.

· Understanding of safety-critical development and ISO 26262 concepts preferred.

· Experience with cross-compilation, build systems (Make, CMake, Yocto), and version control (Git).

· Familiarity with Android-QNX coexistence or virtualized system architectures is an advantage.

Soft Skills

· Strong analytical and debugging skills in real-time environments.

· Excellent teamwork and communication with cross-functional domains (BSP, Connectivity, Middleware, Integration).

· Ability to work independently and take ownership of system modules.

· Process-oriented, with attention to detail and commitment to quality.

· Enthusiastic about embedded systems and in-vehicle software innovation.

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);

• Life  and accident insurance;

• Sodexo cards for food and beverages

• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;

• EAP Employee Assistance;

• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);

• Creche facility for working parents;

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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