QNX Senior System Software Integrator

BlackBerry; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Ottawa is seeking talented embedded developers to contribute to foundational vehicle software development. This role involves designing integration strategies and collaborating with multiple teams to create a robust software platform. Candidates should have a Computer Science or Engineering background and proficiency in tools like Git and CI/CD. Competitive salary range from $90,000 to $132,000, along with significant benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Variable incentive pay program

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement and employee share purchase programs

Qualifications

• Proficiency with source code management tools such as Git.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools for integration and automated workflows.
• Ability to explain complex technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integration strategies for software components.
• Collaborate with teams to set up CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop automation strategies for the software lifecycle.

Skills

Proficiency with source code management tools (Git)

Strong experience with CI/CD tools

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, Groovy)

Analytical and debugging skills

Education

Computer Science or Engineering degree

Tools

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Job description

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

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 microkernel 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 more than 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, and middleware solutions – from digital cockpits to advanced driving assistance (ADAS) - to accelerate development and help OEMs meet Start of Production (SOP) dates.

Are you the person we’re looking for?

We are seeking talented embedded developers for our Vehicle Platform team. In this role you will be a key contributor helping QNX to build the foundational vehicle software platform that is being jointly developed with our partners (see the press release: https://www.blackberry.com/us/en/company/newsroom/press-releases/2025/qnx-vector-and-tttech-auto-join-forces-to-develop-foundational-vehicle-software-platform-to-turbocharge-auto-innovation.

The foundational vehicle software platform will require the assembly and optimization of new and existing complex software components from QNX and our partners.

In return for your talent and enthusiasm, we will provide you with an attractive compensation/ benefits package, an opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art technology, and the chance to thrive in a dynamic environment, working hand in hand with talented colleagues. In short, you bring the talent and we provide the environment, tools and resources for you to build your skillset and accelerate your growth & personal development.

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop integration strategies for both internal and external infrastructure
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, testing, quality, and safety teams to set up and run CI/CD pipelines for integrating key technologies from internal and external contributors to the platform
• Develop and implement automation strategies for the entire software lifecycle (develop/test/deploy/update)
• Define and develop reference and qualification applications used to execute use cases for the platform
• Assess complex problems decomposing them into impacted sub-system components
• Proposes multiple solutions with pros/cons and provides recommendation of end choice based on information
• Use industry standards and design patterns to ensure solutions will meet all requirements
• Communicates with customers either through information provided to support or directly

What you will need:

• A Computer Science or Engineering degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with source code management tools such as Git
• Experience with setting up and integrating complex software systems
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab GitHub actions, etc…), and setting up automated workflows to build, and test code.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, Groovy),
• Experience in compiling C/C++/Rust projects using build systems (Make, CMake, Bazel), both local and cross compilation workflows
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, enabling consistent, scalable, and automated provisioning across cloud environments
• Knowledge/experience with ISO-26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 is a plus
• Experience developing for multiple OS architectures (Linux and QNX are a plus)
• Ability to work with various BSPs and virtual machines (ex. QEMU, Graviton AMI, etc...)
• Ability to consume and explain complex technical information
• Embedded SW development and/or cross platform development experience
• Strong analytical and software debugging skills
• Willingness to “get your hands dirty”
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.
• An innovative mind and a collaborative nature

Imagine what you could achieve at QNX!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$90,000.00 - $132,000.00

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.

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We donot use artificial intelligence (AI)to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.