QNX - Software Developer Student (Fall 2025)

BlackBerry Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in embedded systems is offering a fixed-term student position for a Software Developer. This role involves programming, debugging, and working with industry experts, while providing mentorship and professional development opportunities. Join to enhance your skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Access to professional development courses

Wellness support programs

Collaborative culture and events

Employee perks with discounts

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field.
• Familiarity with Linux or UNIX-like OS.
• Eagerness to learn and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Write reference applications in C++ and/or Rust.
• Debug and analyze issues in software components.
• Become familiar with QNX operating system.

Skills

Programming experience in C

Programming experience in C++

Familiarity with Linux

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

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QNX - Software Developer Student (Fall 2025)

Apply locations Ottawa, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 30, 2025 (28 days left to apply) job requisition id 20250161

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 over255 million vehiclesand deployed across industries such asautomotive, 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—ensuringperformance, security, and reliability.

Location: Ottawa, ON
Length of Term: 4 Months

Key Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the QNX operating system

• Become familiar with the C & C++ library API to be tested and how the API could be used

• Write reference applications written in C++ and/or Rust to exercise the QNX components

• Debug and Analyze issue and work on the solutions

• Investigate and debug any issues found during the design and implementation of the software components

• Report any issues to various software development teams at QNX who are industry experts on embedded real-time systems

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field

• Familiarity with Linux or other UNIX-like operating systems

• Programming experience in C and C++ (or Rust)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Eagerness to learn and solve problems

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

About Us

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] or contact our HR department by calling 1-519-888-7465. We will reply to your request as soon as possible.