QNX Software Test Specialist II

BlackBerry QNX•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$80,000 - CA$112,500•Onsite

About The Position

The QNX Power Management Test Team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Test Specialist to help validate and deliver next-generation file systems technologies. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of software, hardware, automation, and embedded systems while solving challenging technical problems that directly impact product reliability and customer success. You'll design sophisticated test suites, build scalable automation frameworks, execute system-level validation on real hardware, and collaborate with world-class developers to identify and resolve issues before they reach customers. Every day offers new technical challenges, from debugging complex failures to improving automated test coverage and accelerating release quality. If you're energized by automation, passionate about quality, and enjoy working hands-on with hardware in a fast-paced engineering environment, we'd love to talk to you.

Requirements

Experience developing automated test solutions for software or embedded systems.
Must have strong programming skills in Python, C, and Shell scripting
Hands-on experience with Linux
Experience testing file systems features across multiple hardware platforms.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, validation strategies, and test automation best practices.
Proven experience creating test plans, developing test cases, executing tests, and reporting results.
Ability to work independently while effectively contributing within a collaborative team environment.
Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality results.
Experience with modern development workflows and tools, including Git or SVN, Jira, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and system validation skills in embedded software and hardware environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise, and actionable defect reports.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

Design, develop, optimize automated tests, test frameworks and test cases to continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency.
Execute software validation activities on both reference and customer hardware platforms.
Debug complex software and hardware interactions, analyze failures, and perform root-cause investigations.
Create and maintain detailed defect reports and verify fixes through rigorous regression testing.
Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test documentation based on product requirements.
Generate high-quality test reports and communicate results clearly to development and leadership teams.
Build, maintain, and improve automation lab infrastructure and testing environments.
Collaborate closely with development, integration, and test teams to ensure product quality across the software stack.
Reproduce and isolate field-reported issues using creative troubleshooting and validation techniques.