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QNX Senior Systems Software Developer

BlackBerry Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Ottawa Full-time Senior Software Engineering

At a glance

Senior Software Engineering role at BlackBerry. Ottawa · full-time · CA$108,750–CA$152,250 base.

SalaryStated by BlackBerry
CA$108,750 – CA$152,250
Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from BlackBerryOur estimate for the market: CA$111,125–CA$141,063Median CA$130,500
The range includes the market median of CA$130,500 for senior software engineering roles in Ottawa.
Worked out from 12 postings that stated pay, median CA$130,500. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationOttawa
EmploymentFull-time
Base payCA$108,750–CA$152,250
PostedSep 8, 2026 · 6w ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build software drivers for new hardware peripherals and adapt existing drivers for embedded platforms
  • Bring boards up, improve existing BSP software, and tune performance on target systems
  • Develop driver designs for upcoming peripheral hardware, with reuse and simplicity in mind
  • Meet software quality expectations and contribute to work under safety standards such as ISO 26262

What you bring

  • A computer science or computer engineering degree, or equivalent experience
  • Established software development experience, strong C and Assembly skills, and prior driver development work
  • Hands-on work with embedded operating systems and software for processor architectures such as ARM or x86
  • For senior roles, QNX or Linux driver experience and the ability to own subsystems independently

Who this fits

This senior role suits a developer who can take subsystem work through to completion independently and has experience across bus architectures or communication protocols. Project or team leadership experience is also relevant. The role is based in Ottawa and is scheduled for forty hours per week.

From the employer

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!

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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