BlackBerry QNX Test and Automation - BSP and Drivers - Student (4-8 month term)

Worker Sub-Type: Student (Fixed Term)

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BlackBerry® QNX® is a trusted supplier of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks and development tools, and provides expert support and services for building the world's most critical embedded systems. The company's technology is trusted in more than 235 million + vehicles and is deployed in embedded systems around the world, across a range of industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, transportation, heavy machinery and robotics.

BlackBerry QNX software and development tools are standards-based and enable companies to adopt a scalable software platform strategy across product lines and business units. The BlackBerry QNX software portfolio, including our safety pre-certified product versions, is purpose built for embedded systems and scales to support everything from single-purpose devices to highly complex, mixed-criticality platforms.

POSITION SUMMARY

The QNX Test Team is looking for a talented Co-op student who will be part of a test team responsible for validating the functionality and performance of device drivers for next-gen hardware peripherals on some of the most advanced hardware platforms available. The student will gain exposure to embedded systems software testing, automated software testing, performance analysis, hardware interfacing, low-level drivers and debugging on different hardware architectures. The student will also have opportunities to develop test automation software.

Location: Ottawa

Length of Term: 4-8 Months

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and optimizing automated test cases with continuous improvements in coverage and efficiency

• Analyzing test results, debugging observed issues, generation of defect reports, verifying fixed issues, updating pre-existing defect reports

• Creating test reports based on test results for internal and external audiences with high attention to detail.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in computer science, engineering or equivalent at Intermediate level with the Co-op option

• Courses in communications systems, OS, structured software development and embedded systems.

• Work experience in software development, software testing of embedded systems is an asset.

• Knowledge of Python, Perl, C programming and shell scripting

• Familiar with source versioning, problem reporting and constant integration systems (SVN, JIRA, Jenkins)

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• A passion for quality and a desire to learn about new technologies.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills are necessary.

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.

See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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 ~~~ and follow @BlackBerry.

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