QNX Senior Systems Software Developer (C++ Developer)

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Ottawa, ON
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Develop and optimize embedded software for vehicle platforms, collaborate with partners, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Engage in design, integration, and automation throughout the software lifecycle.
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Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

 Job Description: 

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.   We are the embedded experts. QNX was born in embedded, and provides time-tested and trusted foundation software, including our deterministic microkernel real-time operating system (RTOS), safety-certified products, middleware and security solutions, all purpose-built for embedded systems.  

QNX software is trusted by more than 68% of the Electric Vehicle market by volume, 24 of the top 25 EV manufacturers and is running in more than 255 million + vehicles globally.  Our foundation products have been pre-certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D and we offer a broad range of board support packages, professional services, and middleware solutions – from digital cockpits to advanced driving assistance (ADAS) - to accelerate development and help OEMs meet Start of Production (SOP) dates. 

Are you the person we're looking for?

We are seeking talented embedded developers for our Vehicle Platform team. In this role you will be a key contributor helping QNX to build the foundational vehicle software platform that is being jointly developed with our partners (see the press release: https://www.blackberry.com/us/en/company/newsroom/press-releases/2025/qnx-vector-and-tttech-auto-join-forces-to-develop-foundational-vehicle-software-platform-to-turbocharge-auto-innovation.

The foundational vehicle software platform will require the assembly and optimization of new and existing complex software components from QNX and our partners.

In return for your talent and enthusiasm, we will provide you with an attractive compensation/ benefits package, an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology, and the chance to thrive in a dynamic environment, working hand in hand with talented colleagues. In short, you bring the talent and we provide the environment, tools and resources for you to build your skillset and accelerate your growth & personal development.

In this role, you will:

  • Execute on the development plans and strategies as they relate to key technology trends
  • Participate in architecture and strategy sessions with our technology partners
  • Provide design input into future products and solutions
  • Assess complex problems decomposing them into impacted sub-system components
  • Generate design documentation and other artifacts as they relate to our product development processes
  • Deliver key advancements to the wider QNX software portfolio
  • Design and develop integration strategies for both internal and external infrastructure
  • Presents ideas/information to larger groups within the organization
  • Proposes multiple solutions with pros/cons and provides recommendation of end choice based on information
  • Use industry standards and design patterns to ensure solutions will meet all requirements
  • Develop and implement automation strategies for the entire software lifecycle (develop/test/deploy/update)
  • Communicates with customers either through information provided to support or directly

What you will need:

  • A Computer Science or Engineering degree, or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong C++ knowledge (Rust programming skills, C/Embedded C knowledge is an asset)
  • Experience with Bazel and/or other build systems commonly used in embedded systems
  • Knowledge/experience with ISO-26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 is a plus
  • Experience developing for multiple OS architectures (Linux and QNX are a plus)
  • Ability to work with multiple hardware variants (configuration, bring up etc)
  • Ability to consume and explain complex technical information
  • Embedded SW development and/or cross platform development experience
  • Strong analytical and software debugging skills
  • Willingness to “get your hands dirty” working also on integration, build, and test infrastructure and can accomplish any work independently and proactively identifies that work
  • Effective communication skills
  • An innovative mind and a collaborative nature

Imagine what you could achieve at QNX!

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Top Skills

Bazel
C++
Iso 26262
Iso/Sae 21434
Linux
Qnx
Rust
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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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