QNX Senior Software Developer in Test

BlackBerry Ltd; Ottawa; Sur place; CAD 152 000 - 213 000; Plein temps

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VIP bonus

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

BlackBerry Ltd in Waterloo, Ontario, seeks a Software Developer in Test for the QNX team to drive automated validation on real hardware and complex embedded systems. You will design and maintain scalable test frameworks, execute system-level tests, and collaborate across engineering to improve product reliability.

You’ll work with Python, C, and Shell scripting, test across multiple platforms, and document defects with rigorous test plans.

Qualifications

• Experience developing automated test solutions for software or embedded systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C, and Shell scripting.
• Fundamental understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP.
• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix-like OS and multiple hardware platforms.
• Experience with test plans, test cases, executing tests and reporting results.
• Familiarity with Git, SVN, Jira, Jenkins and CI/CD workflows.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, optimize automated tests, test frameworks and test cases.
• Execute software validation on reference and customer hardware platforms.
• Debug complex software/hardware interactions and perform root-cause investigations.
• Create and maintain defect reports and verify fixes through regression testing.
• Develop test plans, test cases, and test documentation based on product requirements.
• Generate high-quality test reports and communicate results to teams.
• Build and improve automation lab infrastructure and testing environments.
• Collaborate with development, integration and test teams to ensure quality.
• Reproduce and isolate field-reported issues using troubleshooting techniques.

Connaissances

Python

C

Shell scripting

Networking

Linux

Debugging

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Outils

Git

SVN

Jira

Jenkins

CI/CD pipelines

Description du poste

Worker Sub-Type: Regular Job Description: QNX enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. With a focus on reducing hardware dependency and increasing efficiency, QNX empowers organizations to unlock new possibilities in areas like high-performance computing at the edge, standards-based virtualization technologies, and cloud enablement. QNX® technology has been deployed in the world’s most critical embedded systems, including more than 275 million vehicles on the road today. QNX® software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense.

Are you the person we are looking for? The QNX Service PSP Test Team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Developer in Test to help validate and deliver next-generation QNX software technologies. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of software, hardware, automation, and embedded systems while solving challenging technical problems that directly impact product reliability and customer success. You'll design sophisticated test suites, build scalable automation frameworks, execute system-level validation on real hardware, and collaborate with world-class developers to identify and resolve issues before they reach customers. Every day offers new technical challenges, from debugging complex failures to improving automated test coverage and accelerating release quality. If you're energized by automation, passionate about quality, and enjoy working hands-on with hardware in a fast-paced engineering environment, we'd love to talk to you.

What You'll Do

Design, develop, optimize automated tests, test frameworks and test cases to continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency. Execute software validation activities on both reference and customer hardware platforms. Debug complex software and hardware interactions, analyze failures, and perform root-cause investigations. Create and maintain detailed defect reports and verify fixes through rigorous regression testing. Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test documentation based on product requirements. Generate high-quality test reports and communicate results clearly to development and leadership teams. Build, maintain, and improve automation lab infrastructure and testing environments. Collaborate closely with development, integration, and test teams to ensure product quality across the software stack. Reproduce and isolate field-reported issues using creative troubleshooting and validation techniques.

What You Bring

Experience developing automated test solutions for software or embedded systems. Must have strong programming skills in Python, C, and Shell scripting. Must have a fundamental understanding of networking principles, including the TCP/IP model. Must demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Hands-on experience with Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. Experience testing software features across multiple hardware platforms. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, validation strategies, and test automation best practices. Proven experience creating test plans, developing test cases, executing tests, and reporting results. Experience with modern development workflows and tools, including Git or SVN, Jira, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and system validation skills in embedded software and hardware environments. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Nice to Have Experience working with AI technologies Knowledge of Hypervisor, Filesystem and Graphics.

#LI-KH1 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range: $108,750.00 - $152,250.00 Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good‑faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

Bonus:

The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization-wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full-time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success. VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in BlackBerry’s achievements.

Benefits:

• The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well-being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Over the past 35 years, QNX software, a subsidiary of BlackBerry has become a big part of everyday life. People encounter QNX-controlled systems whenever they drive, shop, watch TV, use the Internet, or even turn on a light. Its ultra-reliable nature means QNX software is the preferred choice for life‑critical systems such as air traffic control systems, surgical equipment, and nuclear power plants. And its cool multimedia features have QNX software turning up in everything from in-dash radios, infotainment systems to the latest casino gaming terminals and most recently we are making headlines in the world of autonomous vehicles. If you want your career to switch gears, then you couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services to power the world surrounding us.

Based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry’s high‑performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security or reliability. And with our deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission‑critical communications and critical event management.

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