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Principal Systems Software Developer

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: QNX
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-29
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, C++ Developer, Unix/Linux, DevOps
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 184625 - 254958 CAD Yearly CAD 184625.00 254958.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: QNX Principal Systems Software Developer

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and enhance system-level software including compilers, command-line utilities, runtime libraries, and developer tooling.
  • Build innovative solutions that enable customers to deliver high-performance, reliable, and secure embedded applications.
  • Investigate and solve complex technical problems across the software stack, from low-level system components to developer-facing tools.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers to define product requirements, architecture, and long-term technical strategy.
  • Participate in design and code reviews, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Continuously expand your expertise in compiler technologies, operating systems, embedded development, and software engineering best practices.
What we're looking for
  • Strong software development experience in C and/or C++.
  • Understanding of embedded software development concepts and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle challenging technical issues.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for technical discussions and architecture design.
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to build technology that other developers rely on every day.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Additional desirable skills
  • Experience developing, maintaining, or optimizing compilers, tool chains, or language runtimes.
  • Interest in programming language implementation, code generation, optimization, or compiler internals.
  • Experience with Linux and/or Windows-based development environments.
  • Background in systems programming, including operating systems, debuggers, profilers, interpreters, linkers, or performance analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with low-level software, performance optimization, or developer productivity tools.
Why you'll love this role
  • Work on technology that sits at the heart of embedded and real-time systems.
  • Solve technically challenging problems that require deep systems knowledge.
  • Collaborate with experts in operating systems, compilers, and systems software.
  • Influence products used by developers worldwide.
  • Grow your expertise in a highly specialized and impactful engineering domain.
Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

$ - $

Bonus

The Black Berry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization-wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full-time eligible employees for their contribution to Black Berry’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 Black Berry’s achievements.

Benefits

The Black Berry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well-being. Black Berry 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.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement
  • Employee share purchase program
  • Paid-time-off
Position Status

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.

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