**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 micro-kernel 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  , 24 of the top 25 EV manufacturers and is running in 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, 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. **Purpose of Job:** QNX Software Systems is building an Open Source software development team, adding support for the QNX Real-Time Operating System to a large variety of Open Source Software components. We are seeking a highly motivated Open Source Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will join a team of developers working on our Open Source projects, collaborate with a global community of developers, and drive the adoption and growth of our open source initiatives. **_Duties and Responsibilities:_** * Contribute to efforts to meet company objectives * Author developer-level technical content, processes and procedures * Troubleshooting and debugging embedded software issues * Analyse, port, integrate, and optimize Open Source projects onto the QNX Embedded RTOS. * Work with the Open Source community to upstream QNX relevant changes * Integrate Open Source Software with different QNX subsystems, such as graphics, networking, USB, audio, sensors * Integrate Open Source components onto different embedded computing platforms and work with silicon partners to integrate Open Source SW with their HW acceleration blocks * Develop Open Source-specific porting layers * Performance optimization, analysis, and tuning **_Minimum Required Qualifications:_** **Education and Experience:** * 2+ years embedded software development * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer / Software Engineering or equivalent. * Strong software development skills using applicable programming languages (C, C++, Assembly) * Experience developing, maintaining, and/or porting large open-source projects an asset * Experience with Linux and/or Android internals an asset RTOS development experience an asset * Device driver experience on any platform is an asset * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Self-motivated **Technical Requirements** * **Must have** strong C programming skills * **Must have** excellent interpersonal and customer service skills * **Must have** excellent written and verbal communication skills * Experience working on large projects with high levels of integration an asset * Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking/innovation, including the ability to identify and analyze technical problems * Knowledge of GCC and GDB an asset * Hands on development experience using embedded operating systems (QNX, Linux, GreenHills, VXworks preferred) * Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills * Proven ability to deal with sensitive matters with a degree of diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality * Enthusiasm and a desire to learn about new technologies **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 https://blackberry.qnx.com/en/forms/wp-why-blackberry-qnx-has-become-the-leading-ev-software-supplier 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. 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