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.

Location: Kanata, Ottawa, ON

Length of Term: 4 or 8 Months

The QNXE Test Team, our responsibilities include:

• Testing and verifying new features related to the QNXE Project.
• Collaborating closely with the QNXE Development Team to ensure that new features are validated correctly.
• Automating manual test cases using Python and pytest to decrease the release testing time and improve test reliability.
• Designing detailed test cases, test specifications, and test plans.
• Testing and verifying new features in different domains (graphics, cameras, hardware, ... etc)
• Porting and building applications from Linux to QNX.
• Building and customizing QNX images for various hardware and emulated environment targets.

As a co-op student, you will play a vital role in enhancing the automation of test cases by increasing the percentage of automated test cases. Additionally, you will participate in testing new features and porting new applications to QNX.

You will:

• Become familiar with the QNX operating system
• Utilise Python as a test tool
• Write Manual and automated test cases
• Become familiar with the C library API to be tested and how the API could be used
• Debug and Analyze issue and work on the solutions
• Investigate and debug any issues found during the design and implementation of the test cases
• Report any issues to the kernel developers and kernel testers at QNX who are industry experts on embedded real-time systems

You will:

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field
• Familiarity with Linux or other UNIX-like operating systems
• Programming experience in C/python
• Experience in Docker/virtualization technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn and solve problems

Above & Beyond:

• Experience creating test cases using C and ability to follow our coding standard and verify that the API operates as documented
• Familarity with targets, real hardware

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

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$43,472.00 - $59,280.00

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of anticipated base compensation for the position. The actual base compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the student’s completed academic coursework, prior co-op work terms, relevant practical experience, demonstrated skills, and performance in any required evaluations during the hiring process.

Disclosure of Position Status:

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

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We do not 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.