QNX Software Developer In Test

Job Description
BlackBerry® QNX® is a trusted supplier of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks and development tools, and provides expert support and services for building the world’s most critical embedded systems. We are the embedded experts. BlackBerry QNX was born in embedded, and provides time-tested and trusted foundation software, including our deterministic micro-kernel real-time operating system (RTOS), safety-certified products, middleware and security solutions, all purpose-built for embedded systems.

BlackBerry QNX software is trusted by more than 68% of the Electric Vehicle market by volume, 23 of the top 25 EV manufacturers and is running in more than 195 million vehicles globally. Our foundation products have been pre-certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D, and we offer a broad range of board support packages, professional services, AUTOSAR adaptive support and middleware solutions – from acoustic management, to digital cockpits to advanced driving assistance (ADAS) - to accelerate development and help OEMs meet Start of Production (SOP) dates.

The Powerman Test Team at QNX is seeking talented individuals with a mind for details and passion for quality. The tester will directly contribute to all aspects of testing include designing test suites, writing and executing tests as well as running, maintaining and developing automated test cases.  The role requires working with hardware and accessing test labs, and not suitable for remote work.  The candidate will participate in all verification related activities related to releasing QNX Powerman features.  The ideal candidate is an intelligent enthusiastic individual with proven experience in testing and test automation development.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and optimizing automated test cases with continuous improvements in coverage and efficiency
• Debugging, analyzing test results, generating and updating defect reports, verifying resolved issues.
• Producing test reports based on test results with high attention to details
• Run a series of tests against new software loads on reference or customer hardware and analyzes the results.
• Automation lab maintenance
• Create, update and maintain test plans, test cases based on requirements
• Hands-on configuration, integration and testing of software deliverables on reference hardware
• Collaboration with other test and development teams
• Recreation of observed issues through a variety of techniques for root cause analysis

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Mandatory programming skills: Must be fluent in Python, C and Shell scripting
• Experience with test automation development
• Significant hands on experience using Linux
• Knowledge of Powerman testing on different hardware 
• Experienced on formal test theory, test methodology, and experience in developing automated tests and testing tools
• Demonstrated experience writing test plans and test cases, executing tests and reporting results
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience and mentoring
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality software within timelines
• Familiar with source versioning, problem reporting and constant integration systems (SVN, Git, JIRA, Jenkins)
• Working knowledge of QNX or other embedded operating system is an asset
• Able to write clear and concise problem reports
• Creative debugging techniques and persistent in finding solutions
• Familiarity with various processor architectures (Eg: Intel and ARM)
• Ability to work and participate in a team setting with an open, collaborative communication style
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm, a passion for quality and a desire to learn about new technologies is a requirement!