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About this QNX- Graduate Systems Software Developer (Sensor Framework) role at BlackBerry

BlackBerry · Onsite · Ottawa, Ontario

 

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

 

Job Description: 

QNX enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. With a focus on reducing hardware dependency and increasing efficiency, QNX empowers organizations to unlock new possibilities in areas like high-performance computing at the edge, standards-based virtualization technologies, and cloud enablement. QNX® technology has been deployed in the world’s most critical embedded systems, including more than 275 million vehicles on the road today. QNX® software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense.


Are you the person we are looking for?

The QNX Sensor Framework team develops a middleware software framework that simplifies access to cameras and sensors for automotive, robotics, industrial and embedded applications.  The framework facilitates access to cameras and other sensors such as LiDAR, radar and GPS/IMU through simple C APIs.


As a member of the team, you'll help deliver production-quality software used by some of the world's leading technology companies.  This is an excellent opportunity for new graduates and junior developers to gain hands-on experience with embedded software, real-time operating systems, sensor technologies, and modern software development practices while being mentored by experienced engineers.

 

What you will do:

 

  • Develop embedded software written primarily in C and C++
  • Add support for new cameras, sensors, and hardware platforms
  • Design and implement new framework features and APIs
  • Create and enhance sample applications, tools, and utilities
  • Investigate and root-cause complex technical problems
  • Work directly with hardware including cameras, LiDAR, radar, GPS, and IMU sensors
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing, and collaborative software development
  • Support customers integrating sensors and cameras into their products
  • Learn from experienced engineers while contributing to production software used worldwide

 

What we are looking for:

 

  • Programming skills in C and C++
  • Analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of operating system fundamentals, computer architecture, and embedded systems concepts
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with a passion for learning and building high-quality software
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

 

It's great if you have:

 

  • Experience with embedded software development, could be project, coops or professional
  • Experience with QNX, Linux or other embedded operating systems
  • Experience with device driver and low-level software development
  • Familiarity with computer vision, image processing, graphics, or machine learning
  • Experience working with cameras, sensors, robotics, or automotive systems

Why join us?


  • Work on technology that makes a real-world impact
  • Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge embedded systems
  • Learn from experienced engineers while building production software
  • Tackle challenging technical problems and broaden your expertise

The work we’re doing is not incremental—it’s foundational, and it’s accelerating the industry. Come join us!


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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$80,000.00 - $105,000.00

 

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 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.

 

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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $92,500/yrbelow the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

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About BlackBerry

BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services to power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry’s high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security or reliability. And with our deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications and critical event management. ©2026 BlackBerry. All right reser

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