QNX RTOS engineer (m/w/d)

Berlin, GermanyOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago

Job description

why this role matters

Robots operating alongside people need real-time systems they can rely on. At coera, a deterministic, safety-certified runtime is fundamental to our safety promise. This is your opportunity to shape our QNX-based runtime from the ground up, working closely with the CTO and core engineering team.
You'll take ownership of the runtime architecture, from kernel-level integration and mixed-criticality partitioning to certified release, building the foundation for safe, reliable robotic systems in real-world environments.

what you will own

Own coera's runtime on RTOS for Safety, end-to-end.
Architect mixed-criticality partitioning using i.e. QNX Hypervisor for Safety, so workloads run in parallel on one SoC without compromising the safety guarantee.
Bring up and maintain board support packages on coera's target SoCs.
Design the real-time-critical paths: scheduling, IPC, deterministic memory management, latency budgets.

what we look for

Must have

Expert in C and modern C++ (C++14+) with MISRA C / MISRA C++ / AUTOSAR C++14 discipline.
Deep working knowledge of QNX OS for Safety and QNX Hypervisor for Safety: microkernel message-passing, resource managers, adaptive partitioning, POSIX conformance.
BSP or device-driver experience on at least one automotive or robotics-grade SoC family such as ARMv8-A / ARMv9-A fluency at register, MMU, and IPC level.
Functional safety literacy anchored in IEC 61508 and EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230.
V-model or Automotive SPICE or IEC 61508 Part 3 process fluency.

Strong signals

Prior product taken through SIL2 or ASIL-B or higher to assessor sign-off, with your name on the safety case.
Hypervisor partitioning and mixed-criticality shipping (QNX Hypervisor for Safety, Green Hills INTEGRITY Multivisor, Lynx LYNXOS-178, PikeOS).
Safety analysis fluency: FMEA, FMEDA, DFA, FTA, HAZOP, STPA.
QNX-adjacent open-source contributions, or a track record at BlackBerry QNX.
IEC 62443 (industrial cybersecurity) and ISO/SAE 21434 (automotive cyber) literacy. Security as a first-class concern at runtime.

Bonus

Experience porting a codebase from general-purpose Linux to an RTOS.

what we offer

Join coera at a defining stage, where your technical decisions will directly shape the product, its architecture, and the engineering team that grows around it. You'll work closely with the founders, have genuine ownership of critical technology, and see your work progress from development through certification to real-world deployment with robotics partners.

how we work

Small, senior, deliberate. We write more than we meet, challenge ideas openly, and focus on building what matters. We value engineers who take ownership, make sound technical decisions, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity. We care about engineering quality, but we're equally committed to pragmatic solutions and getting things done.

process and small print

Berlin · On-site l Full-time l €78,000–€90,000 gross annually + equity participation

Location
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Berlin. We're a small team building complex, safety-critical technology, and we believe working closely together makes a real difference at this stage. Being in the same room helps us solve problems faster, exchange ideas, and make important technical decisions together.
Our hiring process
We aim to keep our process thoughtful, transparent, and focused on getting to know each other. It includes an introductory conversation, a technical interview, a take-home assignment followed by a presentation and discussion, and a final conversation with the founders.
Visa & relocation
Not based in Berlin yet? We'd still love to hear from you. For the right candidate, we're open to discussing visa sponsorship and relocation support on an individual basis.

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Coera

COERA is a start-up company, specialized in engineering, developing and integrating Online Platforms, Cloud solutions and Intelligence Systems, always committed to fast visible results for our customers. Our consultancy and engineering teams operate at the border of business and IT, bridging the complexity of today’s business context with the power of innovative technology. It is our ability to blend consulting with solution engineering into the same engagement that differentiates us from other companies and makes COERA such a valuable partner. With in house software development teams, skilled consultants and experienced architects, COERA emerges in: SEO optimization & massive web engagement solutions Identity and Access Management solutions Enterprise Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Custom Cloud Applications

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