QNX Graphics Developer Student (Summer 2025)

at  BlackBerry

Worker Sub-Type:
Student (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
Think embedded, think QNX!
QNX® is a global leader in providing high-performance, safe, and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks, and development tools for embedded systems. Trusted in 255 million vehicles and deployed across a wide range of industries—including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, transportation, heavy machinery, and robotics—our technologies power some of the world’s most critical systems. QNX’s scalable and safety-certified software solutions enable companies to adopt flexible, cloud-enabled, and embedded system strategies across product lines and business units, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
Position Summary
Opportunity to work with Graphics R&D team at QNX. As intern with the team, you will get exposure to QNX Real-Time Operating System and Hypervisor. You will get opportunity to develop, design, test, and analyze various aspects of RTOS and other components with the safety team. You will also have an opportunity to write software requirements, automation scripts, and participate in design discussions.
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Length of Term: 4 Months or 8 Months

What you will do:

• Work with Embedded Engineers on various graphics solution

. Implement and document and test new graphics features
. Optimize graphics build system

Who we are looking for:

• Knowledge and interest in operating systems (RTOS)
• Knowledge of C/C++

. Graphics framework
. Graphics rendering (OpenGL/CL/Vulkan)
. Linux/Android graphics

Education level required (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or others in)

• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Systems Engineering / Software Engineering
• Robotics or Aerospace Engineers

Student Life at QNX

• 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
4

• Work with Embedded Engineers on various graphics solutio