Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

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BlackBerry® is a transformed company. Today, BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario with offices around the globe, we use AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions to cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and we are a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry’s vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust. 

Position Summary

We are a leading real time operating system provider for the embedded marketplace. Our operating system is used extensively in a wide range of embedded systems including automotive telematics for cars, handheld devices, tablets and other products found in the medical, industrial automation, point of sale, and networking markets, to name a few. To address these fast-growing markets, we have several co-op positions in Ottawa available within our R&D and Engineering Services departments for students who are interested in embedded software development. Come work on awesome products with us.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Length of Term: 4 Months

What you will do

• Support customer activities through direct interaction with customer engineering

• Reproduce complex issues on reference and customer provided HW

• Instrument and debug QNX reference code

Who we are looking for

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field

• Knowledge of UNIX style OS’s (BSD, Linux)

• Strong C language skills

• Customer relation/interaction skills

Above and beyond

• Familiarity with Eclipse based tools is an asset

• Previous experience with GCC tools set and GDB debugging is an asset

Student Life at Blackberry 

• 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.  

   

See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife 

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.

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