Lead QNX Kernel Developer – Real-Time Systems

BlackBerry Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VIP bonus program

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

BlackBerry Inc. is seeking a Kernel Developer to design, develop, and optimize core OS technologies at the kernel level. You will influence architecture, improve performance, and ensure reliability across embedded, real-time systems.

Join a team that tackles challenging system software, collaborating on design reviews and implementing robust solutions with strong debugging and optimization skills. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, this role offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in C programming within embedded environments.
• Solid OS fundamentals: processes, memory, IPC, scheduling, concurrency.
• Experience with POSIX-based systems and multicore RT architectures.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance core OS technologies at kernel level.
• Lead architecture decisions and optimize performance and reliability.
• Create robust specs and designs for customer/industry needs.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and automated tests.

Skills

C programming

Kernel development

Operating systems

Memory management

Multithreading

POSIX

Debugging

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Git

GNU toolchains

SVN

ARM/x86

Job description

BlackBerry Inc. is seeking a Kernel Developer to design, develop, and optimize core OS technologies at the kernel level. You will influence architecture, improve performance, and ensure reliability across embedded, real-time systems.

Join a team that tackles challenging system software, collaborating on design reviews and implementing robust solutions with strong debugging and optimization skills. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, this role offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits