Embedded Software Development Student, Sensor Framework - 4 to 8 Month Winter Term

BlackBerry Limited • Full-time • Ottawa, Ontario • 2w ago

Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Job Description

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

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: Ottawa, ON

Length of Term: 4 to 8 Months

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
Personal time projects in software considered 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

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