QNX Principal Systems Software Developer (Tools & Compilers)

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Ottawa, ON, CAN
In-Office
131K-181K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, develop, and enhance system-level software (compilers, command-line utilities, runtime libraries, and developer tooling) for embedded real-time systems. Troubleshoot low-level system issues, define architecture and product requirements, participate in design and code reviews, and collaborate with engineers to improve compiler and OS technologies.
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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're looking for?
 

Are you passionate about building the tools that power the world's most advanced embedded systems? Join a team of highly skilled engineers developing the compilers, libraries, utilities, and command-line tools that help developers create mission-critical software used in automotive, robotics, industrial automation, and beyond.
 
This is an opportunity to work close to the operating system, solve complex technical challenges, and influence the evolution of a world-class development platform.
 
What you'll do:

  • Design, develop, and enhance system-level software including compilers, command-line utilities, runtime libraries, and developer tooling.
  • Build innovative solutions that enable customers to deliver high-performance, reliable, and secure embedded applications.
  • Investigate and solve complex technical problems across the software stack, from low-level system components to developer-facing tools.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers to define product requirements, architecture, and long-term technical strategy.
  • Participate in design and code reviews, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Continuously expand your expertise in compiler technologies, operating systems, embedded development, and software engineering best practices.

What we're looking for:

  • Strong software development experience in C and/or C++.
  • Understanding of embedded software development concepts and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle challenging technical issues.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for technical discussions and architecture design.
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to build technology that other developers rely on every day.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Any of these would be great but not essential:

  • Experience developing, maintaining, or optimizing compilers, toolchains, or language runtimes.
  • Interest in programming language implementation, code generation, optimization, or compiler internals.
  • Experience with Linux and/or Windows-based development environments.
  • Background in systems programming, including operating systems, debuggers, profilers, interpreters, linkers, or performance analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with low-level software, performance optimization, or developer productivity tools.

Why you'll love this role:

  • Work on technology that sits at the heart of embedded and real-time systems.
  • Solve technically challenging problems that require deep systems knowledge.
  • Collaborate with experts in operating systems, compilers, and systems software.
  • Influence products used by developers worldwide.
  • Grow your expertise in a highly specialized and impactful engineering domain.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$131,250.00 - $181,250.00

 

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.

 

Skills Required

  • Strong software development experience in C and/or C++.
  • Understanding of embedded software development concepts and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, or optimizing compilers, toolchains, or language runtimes.
  • Experience with Linux and/or Windows-based development environments.
  • Background in systems programming (debuggers, profilers, interpreters, linkers, performance analysis tools).
  • Familiarity with low-level software, performance optimization, or developer productivity tools.
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The Company
HQ: Waterloo, Ontario
3,770 Employees
Year Founded: 1974

What We Do

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including 195M+ cars on the road today. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry’s vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.

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