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Embedded Software Development Student

  • Ottawa, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 16, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Internship / apprenticeship, Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Oct 17, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The developer will add support for new sensors and hardware platforms to the QNX Sensor Framework. They will also create sample applications and troubleshoot issues within the framework.

Job details

Worker Sub-Type: Regular Job Description: QNX is a world leader in the embedded software that drives many of the world's most interesting products. From space cameras to nuclear reactors to autonomous vehicles and sophisticated medical devices, QNX provides the foundation operating system that runs these systems. Position Summary The BlackBerry QNX Sensor Framework team is building a framework to facilitate the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and other systems that make use of cameras and sensors. The framework facilitates the access to cameras and other sensors such as LIDAR, radar and GPS/IMU through simple C APIs. It provides sample applications and provides graphical visualization and playback/record of the sensor data. We are looking for skilled software developers with an interest in working with advanced technology to help with the development of this framework. Location: Kanata, Ottawa Length of Term: 4 to 8 Months Salary: Dependent on number of academic terms and co-op placements completed What you will do: Add support for new cameras or sensors to the framework Develop new embedded software written primarily in C and C++ Add support for the framework on new hardware platforms (SOCs) Add support for new features and APIs in the framework Create or modify existing sample applications Root cause and fix issues with the framework Who we are looking for: Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in a related field / discipline Experience with C/C++ coding Experience in embedded software development and real-time OS is an asset Device driver experience on any platform is an asset (DMA, interrupts, memory mapping, etc) Technical understanding of computer vision, image processing, graphics is an asset Excellent communication skills Self motivated, completing personal software projects considered an asset Why Join QNX? Mentorship & Learning: Access to professional development courses, mentorship programs, and our on-demand learning platform Wellness Support: 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) Collaborative Culture: Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee Employee Perks: Enjoy snacks, beverages, and discounts at local stores, restaurants, and gyms At QNX, it all starts with you Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

What you’ll do

The developer will add support for new sensors and hardware platforms to the QNX Sensor Framework. They will also create sample applications and troubleshoot issues within the framework.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in a related field. Experience with C/C++ coding and embedded software development is required.

Benefits

  • Professional development courses
  • Mentorship programs
  • On-demand learning platform
  • Wellness support
  • Fitness courses
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Discounts at local stores, restaurants, and gyms

Listed skills

  • C++ · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • C
  • C++
  • Embedded software development
  • Real-time OS
  • Device drivers
  • DMA
  • Interrupts
  • Memory mapping
  • Computer vision
  • Image processing
  • Graphics
  • ADAS
  • LIDAR
  • Radar
  • GPS
  • IMU
  • Sensor Data
  • Hardware Platforms
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Sensors
  • Medical Devices
  • Self-Motivation
  • C (Programming Language)
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
  • Application Programming Interface (API)
  • Software Development
  • Computer Vision
  • Blackberry
  • C++ (Programming Language)
  • Communication
  • Operating Systems
  • Device Drivers
  • Embedded Software
  • Extensible Authentication Protocol
  • Learning Platforms
  • Mentorship
  • Nuclear Reactor
  • QNX (Software)
  • Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR)

Job areas

  • Software
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Embedded Software Development Engineer
  • Embedded Software Engineer
  • Software Developers

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