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QNX- Software Developer Student

Blackberry

Blackberry

Software Engineering
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Sep 15, 2025

Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

QNX is a world leader in the embedded software that drives many of the world's most interesting products. From space cameras to nuclear reactors to autonomous vehicles and sophisticated medical devices, QNX provides the foundation operating system that runs these systems.

Position Summary

We are a leading real time operating system provider for the embedded marketplace. Our operating system is used extensively in a wide range of embedded systems including automotive telematics for cars, handheld devices, tablets and other products found in the medical, industrial automation, point of sale, and networking markets, to name a few. To address these fast-growing markets, we have several co-op positions in Ottawa available within our R&D and Engineering Services departments for students who are interested in embedded software development. Come work on awesome products with us.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Length of Term: 4 Months

What you will do:

  • Support customer activities through direct interaction with customer engineering
  • Reproduce complex issues on reference and customer provided HW
  • Instrument and debug QNX reference code

You will:

  • Currently ne pursuing post-secondary education in a related field
  • Have knowledge of UNIX style OS's (BSD, Linux)
  • Strong C language skills
  • Customer relation/interaction skills

Above and beyond

  • Familiarity with Eclipse based tools
  • Previous experience with GCC tools set and GDB debugging

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, recreational leagues 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

At QNX, it all starts with you!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40