Software Development in Test Student - 4 Month Winter Term
Blackberry
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Student (Fixed Term)Job Description:
BlackBerry® is a transformed company. Today, BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario with offices around the globe, we use AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions to cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and we are a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry’s vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will be on the Graphics test team
In this role within the QNX R&D department you will be working in a world class test organization. You will be writing automated and manual tests for some of the cutting-edge products used in the automotive industry. You will work with a senior member of the test team who will guide and mentor you throughout your coop term to ensure you learn skills you can use to help you move forward both in school and in your future career.
Location: Ottawa, ON
Length of Term: 4 months
RESONSIBILITIES
- Analyze requirements
- project and team meetings (requirement analysis, planning and defect review meetings)
- manual and automated tests
- log clear and concise defects
- work with developers to reproduce defects when necessary
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Good knowledge of C and Python
Past experience during school projects and/or coop placements, is an asset - On a scale from 1 to 10, you should be able to rate yourself around a range of 4 or 5
Technical writing would be an asset but not a requirement.
Enrolled in a computer engineering or computer science degree
Excellent analytical skills for the purpose of debugging software issues.
Good knowledge of Microsoft, Linux and Mac operating systems.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
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Good presentation skills;
Ability to use tools required for developing presentations. (Powerpoint for example)
Ability to present in meetings, confidently is an asset.
ADDITIONAL ASSETS
Teamwork and individual work.
Adaptable
Creative and a strong work ethic
STUDENT LIFE AT BLACKBERRY
Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.
Commitment to Wellness: employees have 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).
Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.
Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.
See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40