QNX - Command Line Tool in Test Student (Fall 2025)

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Think embedded, think QNX!

QNX® is a global leader in high-performance, safe, and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks, and development tools for embedded systems. Trusted in over 255 million vehicles and deployed across industries such as automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, transportation, heavy machinery, and robotics, QNX powers some of the world’s most critical systems.

Our scalable, safety-certified software solutions enable companies to adopt flexible, cloud-enabled embedded strategies across product lines—ensuring performance, security, and reliability.

Position Summary:

As a co-op student will collaborate closely with testers and developers to test the QNX tool chain (C/C++ cross compilers) and utilities. Tool chain testing involves running existing test suites, developing test automation, and debugging issues with the tool chain or tests.

This position is ideal for students who are curious about how compilers are built, tested, and optimized for real-world embedded systems. You’ll also gain experience working across both Linux and Windows environments, supporting and maintaining tools and utilities on both platforms.

Location: Ottawa ON, Canada
Length of Term: 4 Months

What you will do:

• Work with tool chain and utilities developers and testers to maintain and develop tests and test infrastructure

• Develop and maintain automation tests and suites

• Work with target hardware to set-up and maintain working environments

Who we are looking for:

• Python and shell scripting experience is required

• Linux and Windows OS experience is required

• Experience working in a test role is preferred

• Jenkins and continuous automation experience is preferred

• C/C++ coding and debugging experience is preferred

• 2nd - 3rd year Bachelor student at a minimum is preferred

Above and beyond:

• Experience in setting up and configuring hardware platforms like Raspberry Pi

• Experience working in a multi-team environment (Team player)

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

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