Full-Time

Field Application Engineer

Industrial Automation/Robotics/Medical Devices

Updated on 6/5/2026

Deadline 6/26/26
Blackberry

Blackberry

1-10 employees

Enterprise software and cybersecurity solutions provider

Compensation Overview

€88.3k - €115.9k/yr

+ Sales Incentive Pay (SIP)

Schwalmstadt, Germany + 8 more

More locations: Lengede, Germany | Hamburg, Germany | Dresden, Germany | Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany | Frankfurt, Germany | Stuttgart, Germany | Berlin, Germany | Munich, Germany

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Assembly
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Experience in interfacing between customers and engineering in both a commercial (sales) and technical capacity
  • Working experience in software sales, ideally in the embedded industries
  • Demonstrated software development, design and architecture experience with a focus on embedded system development, real-time programming, or similar low-level programming with C, Assembly, or C++
  • Experience working in Linux development environments
  • Industrial, Robotics or Medical segment vertical market experience
  • Broad general knowledge of the high-tech and the embedded industry
  • Thorough knowledge and ongoing awareness of current market concepts and practices
  • General and strategic business management, creative and visionary planning, analysis and decision-making, effective leadership, communications and customer relations skills
  • Strong and influential interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure customer situations
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar, or equivalent meaningful experience
  • Technical experience in RTOS solutions from competitive providers such as Wind River, Green Hills, or similar vendors would be deemed an asset but not essential
  • Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, IEC 62304) is a strong asset
Responsibilities
  • Be the face of QNX, acting as a liaison between customers and QNX R&D, Engineering Services, and Product Management teams
  • Provide technical expertise and knowledge of QNX solutions to customers and prospects in both a pre-sale and post-sale capacity
  • Support wider sales team in a technical and consultative manner including analyzing customer design requirements, offering feasibility/ scope assessments to customer requests, and other activities as required
  • Manage the customer’s technical requirements (through various support and engineering departments) from the development phase to the commercial release
  • Build and maintain positive customer (technical staff) relations to encourage new development projects and appropriate upgrades
  • Deliver pre-sales software development work (demos, benchmarking, high-level customer design assistance, initial environment set-up, on occasion may be asked to participate in select development relating to customer-specific needs, etc.)
  • Prepare and present technical material to customers either on-site or virtual, and represent QNX at regional trade shows, speaking engagements, webinars or in concert with our large customers
  • Develop, and maintain a technical knowledge base of competitive intelligence. Provide recommendations to Marketing and Sales on technical requirements to constantly improve and enhance customer experience
  • Travel. Some travel to customer sites is expected (25-30%)
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical experience in RTOS from Wind River, Green Hills, or similar vendors would be deemed an asset but not essential
  • Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, IEC 62304) is a strong asset

BlackBerry focuses on enterprise software and cybersecurity after transitioning from hardware. It provides secure software solutions for business communication, collaboration, and mobile device management, along with security analytics and threat detection. The product suite typically includes enterprise mobility management, secure messaging and data protection, and endpoint security services for organizations. BlackBerry’s approach centers on protecting corporate data and identities, with services that manage devices, apps, and networks while monitoring for cyber threats. The company differentiates itself by emphasizing security, governance, and risk management for enterprise customers, integrating threat intelligence and analytics. The goal is to help businesses stay secure, compliant, and productive in a mobile-first world.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Waterloo, Canada

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $950 million QNX royalty backlog provides multi-year revenue visibility.
  • FY2026 profitability and $60 million buybacks strengthen financial flexibility.
  • Defense and regulated-industry partnerships deepen higher-margin software recurring revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Automakers can shift new platforms to Android Automotive or in-house stacks.
  • Government procurement delays can quickly disrupt Secure Communications revenue growth.
  • Two-engine dependence leaves turnaround vulnerable to any QNX slowdown.

What makes Blackberry unique

  • QNX powers embedded systems in 275 million vehicles.
  • SecuSUITE targets certified secure communications for governments and defense.
  • Malaysia hub expands Asia-focused cybersecurity and automotive sales execution.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 10th, 2026
BlackBerry swings to $53M profit, expands Canadian security deal and completes $60M buyback

BlackBerry has reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results, swinging to a profit of US$24.3 million quarterly and US$53.2 million annually, compared to a US$7.4 million loss previously. The company completed a US$59.96 million share buyback, retiring 2.62% of its shares. BlackBerry renewed and expanded its secure communications partnership with the Government of Canada, extending deployment of its SecuSUITE and UEM platforms across federal operations. The company's QNX division posted record revenue with 20% year-over-year growth. The results support BlackBerry's transition to high-margin software, though concentration risk around government and automotive customers remains a concern. Analysts project the company will reach US$623.1 million revenue by 2028, requiring 5.1% annual growth.

Tech in Asia
Apr 10th, 2026
BlackBerry Q1 forecast tops estimates as QNX revenue jumps 20% to $78.7M

BlackBerry reported fourth-quarter revenue of $156 million, exceeding estimates of $144.4 million, with the company declaring its turnaround complete. QNX, its real-time operating system, drove growth with revenue rising 20% year-on-year to $78.7 million, whilst secure communications revenue increased 8% to $72.5 million. QNX is embedded in over 275 million vehicles globally, powering advanced driver-assistance and digital cockpit systems for 24 of the top 25 electric vehicle manufacturers. The company holds a royalty backlog of approximately $950 million from existing design wins expected to generate revenue over two to three years. BlackBerry is expanding beyond automotive, with QNX securing deals in industrial automation and medical devices, including Johnson & Johnson's AI-driven heart pump. CFO Tim Foote confirmed plans for increased QNX investment.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 9th, 2026
BlackBerry stock surges 12% on Q4 earnings beat and stronger-than-expected guidance

BlackBerry shares surged 12% in Thursday trading after the company reported fourth-quarter results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings of $0.06 per share on revenue of $156 million, beating average analyst estimates of $0.04 per share and $144.5 million in sales. BlackBerry's QNX segment achieved record revenue of $78.7 million, up 20% year over year, driving overall revenue growth of approximately 10%. The company issued strong forward guidance, projecting first-quarter revenue between $132 million and $140 million, well above the analyst estimate of $129.8 million. Full-year revenue is expected to reach $584 million to $611 million, surpassing Wall Street's target of roughly $577.3 million. The performance suggests BlackBerry is making progress on its turnaround efforts.

The Associated Press
Apr 9th, 2026
BlackBerry returns to growth with 10% Q4 revenue rise, QNX hits $950M royalty backlog

BlackBerry reported fourth-quarter revenue of $156 million, up 10% year-over-year, marking its return to top-line growth for fiscal year 2026. The company posted its eighth consecutive quarter of GAAP net income improvement and operating cash flow of $45.6 million, up 9% year-over-year. QNX achieved record quarterly revenue of $78.7 million, up 20% year-over-year, with its royalty backlog growing to $950 million. The division achieved Rule of 40 status for both the quarter and full year. Secure Communications returned to growth, rising 8% year-over-year to $72.5 million. For fiscal year 2026, total revenue reached $549.1 million, up 3% year-over-year. The company provided guidance for fiscal 2027, projecting total revenue of $584–611 million.

The Associated Press
Mar 10th, 2026
QNX SDP 8.0 adds AMD Ryzen Embedded x86 support for real-time automotive and industrial systems

QNX, a BlackBerry division, has announced expanded support for AMD Ryzen Embedded x86 processors with its QNX Software Development Platform 8.0. The collaboration provides an x86 alternative for consolidated, real-time embedded systems across automotive, industrial, robotics and medical markets. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 is the first processor supported on QNX SDP 8.0, with the P100 to follow. A Board Support Package for the Sapphire Edge IPC-FP6 platform is now available for developers. The partnership extends QNX and AMD's existing collaboration, which previously centred on AMD's adaptive computing portfolio. QNX technology is deployed in over 275 million vehicles and used by nine of the top ten medical device manufacturers. The platform delivers high-performance computing whilst maintaining deterministic, real-time behaviour for safety-critical applications.