QNX - Software Developer Student (Fall 2025)

 

Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

 

Job Description: 

QNX is a world leader in the embedded software that drives many of the world's most interesting products. From space cameras to nuclear reactors to autonomous vehicles and sophisticated medical devices, QNX provides the foundation operating system that runs these systems.

To support these rapidly growing industries, we're offering several exciting co-op opportunities in our R&D and Engineering Services teams at our Ottawa office. These roles are ideal for students passionate about embedded software development and eager to work on impactful, real-world projects.

Location: Ottawa, ON
Length of Term: 4 Months

Key Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the QNX operating system
• Become familiar with the C & C++ library API to be tested and how the API could be used
• Write reference applications written in C++ and/or Rust to exercise the QNX components
• Debug and Analyze issue and work on the solutions
• Investigate and debug any issues found during the design and implementation of the software components
• Report any issues to various software development teams at QNX who are industry experts on embedded real-time systems

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field
• Familiarity with Linux or other UNIX-like operating systems
• Programming experience in C and C++ (or Rust)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn and solve problems

Why Join QNX?

• Mentorship & Learning: Access to professional development courses, mentorship programs, and our on-demand learning platform
• Wellness Support: 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)
• Collaborative Culture: Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee
• Employee Perks: Enjoy snacks, beverages, and discounts at local stores, restaurants, and gyms

At QNX, it all starts with you!

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$43,472.00 - $59,280.00

 

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of anticipated base compensation for the position. The actual base compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the student’s completed academic coursework, prior co-op work terms, relevant practical experience, demonstrated skills, and performance in any required evaluations during the hiring process.

 

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. 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. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.