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QNX Senior Systems Software Developer (Tools & Compilers)

@ BlackBerry Limited

Ottawa, Ontario

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Overview

BlackBerry Limited is hiring a senior systems software developer for its QNX team to build compilers, libraries, utilities and command-line developer tools for embedded systems. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a base salary range of $108,750 to $152,250 plus the VIP bonus program.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop system-level software, compilers and developer tooling
  • Enhance command-line utilities and runtime libraries
  • Solve complex technical problems across the software stack
  • Define requirements and architecture with experienced engineers
  • Take part in design and code reviews

Requirements summary:

  • Strong software development experience in C and/or C++
  • Understanding of embedded software and RTOS concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience with compilers, toolchains or language runtimes is an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-11-10
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-11

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Hours per week40
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
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 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. This involves a combination of in-house tools and the GNU or LLVM toolchains.
  • 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 You Bring:

  • 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.

Nice to Have:

  • 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.

If you are ready to use your expertise to drive real innovation, we would love to hear from you!

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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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