**Worker Sub-Type:** Student (Fixed Term) ****** Job Description: ****** **Think embedded, think QNX!** QNX® is a global leader in providing high-performance, safe, and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks, and development tools for embedded systems. Trusted in 255 million vehicles and deployed across a wide range of industries—including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, transportation, heavy machinery, and robotics—our technologies power some of the world’s most critical systems. QNX's scalable and safety-certified software solutions enable companies to adopt flexible, cloud-enabled, and embedded system strategies across product lines and business units, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. **POSITION SUMMARY** In this role the student will be working with the performance team to develop strategies for improving performance on different frameworks such as networking, graphics, Kernel, and more. The student will develop and run benchmarks to compare OS like Linux vs QNX on different frameworks (Networking, CoreOS, etc...). Results are then reviewed to find possible ways to improve. The student may also review internal (and external from customers) reports and develop strategies for solutions as well as deal with problem reports from customers. Location: Ottawa, ON Length of Term: 4 Months RESONSIBILITIES * Participating and contributing to the weekly strategy meetings * Follow on problem reports assigned to the individual * Follow the work process when writing/reviewing/committing code * Complete the assignment/project given SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS * Currently enrolled in Post-Secondary education * Programming experience in C/C++ (Required) * Experience with concurrent programming (Using Posix Threads) (Preferred) * Basic Knowledge of OS (Kernel, and libs) (Preferred) * Knowledge debugging/compiling tools (gcc, gdb) (Required) * Familiarity developing on a Linux desktop (Required) * Currently enrolled in a post secondary institution in a related field of study. ADDITIONAL ASSETS * Good communication (to contribute to strategy discussions) * Good debugging and problem solving skills **Student Life at QNX** * Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform. * Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP). * Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee. * Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities. **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company that provides enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems. You couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry. ©2022 BlackBerry. All right reserved. BlackBerry® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. EEO Minorities/Females/P rotected Veteran/Disabled