Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

 Job Description: 

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.   We are the embedded experts. BlackBerry 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.  

 

BlackBerry 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 235 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, AUTOSAR adaptive support and middleware solutions – from acoustic management, to digital cockpits to advanced driving assistance (ADAS) - to accelerate development and help OEMs meet Start of Production (SOP) dates. 

The QNX Vertical Platforms are complete, integrated and tested automotive software stacks including low-level embedded OS and drivers, middleware, and application frameworks.  The QNX Vertical Platforms are built using QNX Safety certified real-time embedded OS and Safety certified Hypervisor allowing multiple application environments on an integrated high-end chipset.  Technologies include multimedia, navigation, voice recognition, graphics, browser, Bluetooth, audio, and smart phone connectivity. The QNX Test Team is looking for a Software Tester to support system level integration, create and execute tests supporting internal development and customer activities with focus on the following:

Hands-on configuration, integration and system test of required combinations of:QNX real-time OSQNX HypervisorTarget hardware and associated BSPs for silicon partners( ie: Renesas, Intel, NXP, Qualcomm, TI)Peripherals for digital displays, GPS/navigation, WiFi/BT, sensors, cameras, speakers, etc.Middleware components for multimedia, navigation, voice recognition, graphics, browser, bluetooth, audio, and smart phone connectivityPartner with concept team to evaluate and prototype new system configurationsPartner with developers to investigate and resolve reported problems and provide interim testing support for experimental softwareCreate or update test plans and test cases based on product requirements, customer requirements or identified problemsRun a series of tests against new software loads on reference or customer hardware and analyzes the resultsCreate test reports based on test results for internal and external audiencesWork with partners to resolve software/ hardware integration issuesFollow and ensure compliance to workplace operating and environmental, health and safety procedures and guidelinesCollect and document users' requirements and develop logical and physical specificationsResearch, evaluate and synthesize technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systemsDevelop data, process and network models to optimize architecture and to evaluate the performance and reliability of designsPlan, design and co-ordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systemsAssess, test, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications softwareMay lead and co-ordinate teams of information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems, process control software and other embedded software control systems.

You will have:

Senior level experience in software testing and integrationAble to discern test requirements from low-level drivers to middleware to user-level applicationsStrong working knowledge of embedded integration concepts such as board bring-up, memory management configurations, binary image configuration and creation, process/thread prioritization, security features such as access control policies, and software component integration.Working knowledge of Embedded C, Python and shell scriptingWorking knowledge in IPC+Linux/Embedded OS testingWorking knowledge of Windows, Linux and OS X operating systemsWorking knowledge of QNX or other embedded operating systemFamiliarity with common processor architectures (i.e. x86/PPC/ARM/ARMv7)Familiar with Continuous Integration build systems (Jenkins, Hudson)Familiar with source versioning, problem reporting and constant integration systems (SVN, Git, JIRA, Jenkins)Able to write clear and concise problem reportsAbility to work and participate in a team setting with an open, collaborative communication styleKnowledge of formal test theory, test methodology, and experience in developing automated tests and testing toolsExcellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills are necessaryEnthusiasm, a passion for quality and a desire to learn about new technologies!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40