Worker Sub-Type: Regular : QNX enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. With a focus on reducing hardware dependency and increasing efficiency, QNX empowers organizations to unlock new possibilities in areas like high-performance computing at the edge, standards-based virtualization technologies, and cloud enablement.

QNX® software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense. This is a 50/50 hybrid role: half deep technical contribution and half leadership. You’ll help define how open‑source evolves inside a safety‑critical, high‑reliability environment used in automotive, robotics, medical devices, and beyond.

Porting & optimizing open‑source projects for the QNX RTOS, ensuring performance, reliability, and real‑time behavior. Integrating OSS with QNX subsystems such as graphics, networking, USB, audio, and sensors. Upstreaming QNX‑relevant changes and collaborate directly with open‑source communities.

Leading & mentoring a team of talented open‑source engineers, providing technical direction and fostering growth. Driving project roadmaps, define best practices, and champion open‑source adoption within QNX. Significant progressive embedded software experience, including in technical leadership/mentorship.





Solid skills in C/C++ for embedded systems development & hands‑on RTOS development (QNX, Linux, or similar).

Experience in device driver development. You will have the proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering growth and accountability. Linux or Android internals experience.

Proven contributions to large open‑source projects. Familiarity with open‑source licensing models & best practices relating to community engagement. Why join QNX as a Technical Development Manager You will work with a team that values transparency, collaboration, and community.

You will shape the developer experience for thousands of engineers building on QNX.

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. 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. 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. BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services to power the world around us.

Based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry’s high‑performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security or reliability. BlackBerry® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process.

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📌 QNX Embedded Development Manager (Open Source) (Ottawa)
🏢 BlackBerry
📍 Ottawa