Worker Sub-Type: Student (Fixed Term) Job Description: Think embedded, think QNX! QNX® is a global leader in high-performance, safe, and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks, and development tools for embedded systems. Trusted in over 255 million vehicles and deployed across industries such as automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, transportation, heavy machinery, and robotics, QNX powers some of the world’s most critical systems. Our scalable, safety-certified software solutions enable companies to adopt flexible, cloud-enabled embedded strategies across product lines—ensuring performance, security, and reliability. Position Summary: As a co-op student will collaborate closely with testers and developers to test the QNX tool chain (C/C++ cross compilers) and utilities. Tool chain testing involves running existing test suites, developing test automation, and debugging issues with the tool chain or tests. This position is ideal for students who are curious about how compilers are built, tested, and optimized for real-world embedded systems. You’ll also gain experience working across both Linux and Windows environments, supporting and maintaining tools and utilities on both platforms. Location: Ottawa ON, Canada Length of Term: 4 Months What you will do: Work with tool chain and utilities developers and testers to maintain and develop tests and test infrastructure Develop and maintain automation tests and suites Work with target hardware to set-up and maintain working environments Who we are looking for: Python and shell scripting experience is required Linux and Windows OS experience is required Experience working in a test role is preferred Jenkins and continuous automation experience is preferred C/C++ coding and debugging experience is preferred 2nd - 3rd year Bachelor student at a minimum is preferred Above and beyond: Experience in setting up and configuring hardware platforms like Raspberry Pi Experience working in a multi-team environment (Team player) 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. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran Disabled BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@blackberry.com or contact our HR department by calling 1-519-888-7465. We will reply to your request as soon as possible. Federal Employment Law Posters: EEO is the Law Employee Polygraph Protection Act FMLA Federal Contractor Postings: E-Verify Right to Work EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency HELPFUL LINKS: Contact Us Application Process Careers FAQ Return to Job Listings
