Command Line Tool in Test Student - 4 Month Summer Term

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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

A student will work 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.  If you want to learn how a tool chain is developed and tested, this would be an ideal position.  In addition, both Linux and Windows based tools and utilities are tested and maintained.

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).

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.

See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

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