Automation Test Development Student (USB/ PCI Test Team) – 4 to 8 month term

Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

 Job Description: 

BlackBerry® is a transformed company. Today, BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario with offices around the globe, we use AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions to cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and we are a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry’s vision is clear – to secure a connected future you can trust. 

Position Summary

As a member of the Core OS Test team, the student position involves designing, implementing, and executing manual and automated Software testing on the Security test teams. In this role, the student will learn about QNX Core OS technologies and different test strategies in depth and apply that knowledge to design tests for new features, test scripts, test automation, product verification and issue detection.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Length of Term: 4 Months

What you will do

• Write and run test automation

• Learning and Designing new test cases

• Investigate issues found, report on the quality and performance of new software builds

• Verify fixes and implement test cases to automate the verification of issues

• Work directly with QNX software developers and testers who are industry experts on embedded systems software and technologies      

Who we are looking for

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field

• Familiarity with QNX, Linux or other UNIX-like operating systems

• Programming experience in Python, C and scripting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• An eagerness to learn and solve problems.

Above and beyond

• Familiarity with Pytest framework

• Familiarity with Jenkins open-source automation server

Student Life at Blackberry

• Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.

• Commitment to Wellness: employees have 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).

• Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.

• Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40