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QNX Senior Systems Software Developer

@ BlackBerry Limited

Ottawa, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

BlackBerry Limited is hiring a Senior Systems Software Developer for its QNX division to build driver and board support package software for next-generation automotive computing platforms. The role is full-time at 40 hours a week, with a base salary range of $108,750 to $152,250 and a bonus program and benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement drivers for next-gen hardware peripherals
  • Perform board bring-up, BSP enhancement and performance tuning
  • Develop new driver architectures for future hardware
  • Ensure software meets quality and safety standards

Requirements summary:

  • Proven driver development experience for embedded platforms
  • Deep C and Assembly programming knowledge
  • Experience with QNX, Linux, Green Hills or VxWorks
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
  • Senior: subsystem ownership and team leadership

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Computer Engineering
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity

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Job description

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), provides the trusted foundation that software-defined and physical AI systems depend on to operate safely and predictably in the real world. For nearly half a century, QNX has powered safety-critical applications where failure is not an option. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with the support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. Today, QNX technology underpins hundreds of millions of vehicles on the road and a wide range of mission-critical systems across industrial controls, robotics, medical devices, commercial transportation, rail, and aerospace and defense.

Are you the person we are looking for?

Our customers count on us to convert awesome ideas into great products and services. The QNX Board Support Package (BSP) Team is looking for Driver Developers (Software Dev II & Senior’s) to design and implement the next generation computing platforms for a Tier 1 automotive customer. This person will be part of a development team responsible for creating software drivers to support next-gen hardware peripherals on some of the most advanced hardware platforms available. You must be someone with ideas and real passion for software delivered to maximize reuse, efficiency, and simplicity.

In return for your skills, expertise and enthusiasm, we will provide you with an attractive compensation & comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the brightest minds working on cutting edge platforms at QNX. Join us and you’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way and there is no telling what you could accomplish.

You will have:

  • A successful track record of developing drivers for various hardware peripherals including the adaptation of existing drivers for embedded platforms.

  • Proven aptitude for BSP development such as board bring up, enhancement of existing software and performance tuning.

  • Enthusiastic about developing new driver architectures to support future hardware peripheral advancements.

  • Focused on ensuring software is held to our quality standards

  • Interested in opportunities to develop software under specialised safety standards such as ISO26262, IEC61508 etc.

You will have the following technical skills:

  • Bootloader and board bring up skills such as u-boot/DRAM controller initialization / system clock configuration / GPIO & pinmux)

  • Experience with serial driver development for UARTs, i2c, SPI, CAN, input devices, touch controllers etc

  • Storage device driver development targeting block storage devices, UFS, SD/eMMC, AHCI/SATA, or flash technology (NAND/NOR)

  • High speed complex communication busses like PCIe, USB

  • Experience writing drivers for wired and wireless networking interfaces

  • Development know-how on power management, DVFS, thermal management, etc

  • Domain expertise with security hardware and firmware (TPM, TrustZone, etc.)

You will have the following skills & experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

  • Established software development experience

  • In-depth knowledge of C and Assembly programming languages.

  • Hands on development experience using embedded operating systems (QNX, Linux, GreenHills, VXworks preferred)

  • Prior experience in driver development is essential

  • Experience writing software for major processor architectures (ARM, x86, PPC, etc.)

  • Hands on experience in the development of software following either safety standards (ISO26262, IEC61508 etc) or MIL standards would be a standout skill

For the Senior level roles, you will also be able to demonstrate:

  • Writing of QNX or Linux device drivers

  • Ownership of complete subsystems with ability to work independently to completion

  • Mastery across multiple bus architectures and communication protocols

  • Project leadership or team leadership experience

Your work will affect millions of users and be essential to the success of QNX.

Imagine what you could do at QNX!

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$108,750.00 - $152,250.00

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.

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