Worker Sub-Type: Student (Fixed Term) Job Description: 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. QNX was born in embedded, and provides time-tested and trusted foundation software, including our deterministic micro-kernel real-time operating system (RTOS), safety-certified products, middleware and security solutions, all purpose-built for embedded systems. 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. Position Summary QNX is a global leader in real-time operating systems for the embedded systems market. Our technology powers a wide range of innovative products—from automotive telematics and infotainment systems to medical devices, industrial automation, point-of-sale systems, and networking equipment. To support these rapidly growing industries, we’re offering several exciting co-op opportunities in our R&D and Engineering Services teams at our Ottawa office. These roles are ideal for students passionate about embedded software development and eager to work on impactful, real-world projects. Join us and help shape the future of embedded technology—while building awesome products alongside a team of industry experts. Location: Ottawa, ON Length of Term: 4 Months What you will do: Support customer activities through direct interaction with customer engineering Reproduce complex issues on reference and customer provided HW Instrument and debug QNX reference code Who we are looking for Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field Knowledge of UNIX style OS’s (BSD, Linux) Strong C language skills Customer relation/interaction skills Above and beyond: Familiarity with Eclipse based tools is an asset Previous experience with GCC tools set and GDB debugging is an asset Why Join QNX? Mentorship & Learning: Access to professional development courses, mentorship programs, and our on-demand learning platform Wellness Support: Access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Collaborative Culture: Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee Employee Perks: Enjoy snacks, beverages, and discounts at local stores, restaurants, and gyms Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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! For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry. Whether you are a Co-op or a Graduate, we know your first job matters, and a career at BlackBerry can take you anywhere you want to go. At BlackBerry you will find that the pace is fast, the challenge exciting and the rewards are extremely satisfying. If you want to push the boundaries of mobile experience, then we want you to join the BlackBerry team. ©2025 BlackBerry. All right reserved. BlackBerry® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. 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