Full-Time

Senior Software Test Specialist

Posted on 7/28/2026

Blackberry

Blackberry

1-10 employees

Enterprise software and cybersecurity solutions provider

Compensation Overview

CA$96k - CA$135k/yr

+ Bonus

Ottawa, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
Python
Software Testing
Apache Subversion (SVN)
Git
Jenkins
C/C++
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Experience testing software within ISO 26262 Functional Safety environments or other safety-critical standards.
  • Proven experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test reports.
  • Experience developing automated tests using C, C++, and Python in Linux environments.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins.
  • Experience using source control systems such as Git or SVN.
  • Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, quality practices, and standards-based development.
  • Experience debugging software and applying analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Experience writing clear, concise, and actionable defect reports.
  • Familiarity with processor architectures such as Intel and ARM.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
  • Validate and verify safety-certified real-time embedded software through manual and automated testing.
  • Design, develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports aligned with ISO 26262 and related standards.
  • Configure, integrate, and test software deliverables on a variety of hardware platforms.
  • Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites using C, C++, and Python.
  • Investigate test failures, analyze results, and collaborate with developers to identify and resolve issues.
  • Create detailed defect reports and verify fixes through regression testing.
  • Partner with development and test teams to ensure product quality and compliance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies, processes, and automation capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of ISO 29119 Software Testing Standards.
  • Familiarity with ISO 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity.
  • Experience with QNX OS.
  • Experience working on safety-critical embedded systems or in regulated industries.

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

  • QNX expansion into robotics and factory automation opens adjacent markets.
  • AtHoc's Microsoft Teams and Entra ID integration should deepen enterprise retention.
  • Positive Q1 operating cash flow and raised guidance improve investment capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Microsoft can bundle alerting features and compress AtHoc pricing.
  • Automotive dependence leaves QNX vulnerable to slow design-win conversion outside cars.
  • Crowded cybersecurity and UEM markets weaken BlackBerry's standalone product power.

What makes Blackberry unique

  • BlackBerry combines QNX embedded software with AtHoc secure communications and UEM.
  • Its legacy in encrypted push email still anchors enterprise trust.
  • It shifted from hardware to recurring enterprise software after 2016.

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Company News

ProductNation
Jun 12th, 2026
UKM Is ASEAN's First University to Teach BlackBerry QNX.

UKM Is ASEAN's First University to Teach BlackBerry QNX. UKM students get free access to the embedded OS used in 275 million vehicles, with QNX Everywhere courses expected to start in late 2026. Updated on Jun 12, 2026 Malaysian engineering students are about to get their hands on the same software that runs inside more than 275 million vehicles worldwide. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) will become the first university in ASEAN to fold BlackBerry's QNX Everywhere programme and the QNX operating system into its curriculum, giving local graduates a skill set that mission-critical industries actively hire for. Editor. Tech editor at ProductNation Malaysia Covers the latest in gadgets, apps, AI, and consumer tech, turning press releases into stor... Table of contents. What the UKM and BlackBerry deal covers. Announced on 11 June, the move is the latest milestone in a multi-year partnership between BlackBerry and UKM. QNX Everywhere will be offered as a curricular elective, with courses expected to start in late 2026. Course design is already underway this week, involving BlackBerry and QNX representatives, Pi Square Technologies, UKM leadership, and government and industry stakeholders, with programme registration formally opening for students. Through QNX's one-to-many model, UKM students in computer science and engineering get free access to the QNX Software Development Platform 8.0. That is the same platform used by nine of the world's top 10 medical device manufacturers and embedded across automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, robotics, and industrial automation systems. "With QNX Everywhere, we are giving Malaysia's next generation of engineers hands-on experience with the trusted software foundation that powers safe, secure, real-time systems," said Raj Jain, Vice President of QNX Engineering and Head of R&D in APAC. Why it matters for Malaysia's Industry 5.0 push. Malaysia's policy stack, from Industry4WRD and the National 4IR Policy to NIMP 2030 and Malaysia Digital 2030, leans heavily on the country producing engineers who can build intelligent, connected, safety-critical systems. The gap has always been between policy ambition and actual classroom capability. Putting a production-grade embedded OS into a degree programme is a concrete attempt to close it. The timing also tracks a bigger industry shift BlackBerry calls Physical AI: artificial intelligence applied in real-world environments where failures have physical consequences, such as cars, robots, and factory floors. Engineers who can work in that space are scarce globally, which is exactly the kind of leverage a fresh graduate wants. Building on the cybersecurity groundwork. This expansion follows the 24-week Cyber Pathways professional certification programme the two parties launched in May 2026, taking the partnership beyond cybersecurity and into foundational software. It also slots UKM into QNX's growing academic network, which already spans institutions in Canada, the US, South Korea, India, and Germany. No fees or enrolment details have been announced beyond the free SDP 8.0 access for computer science and engineering students; those should surface as registration opens. For students weighing their elective choices next semester, the takeaway is simple: this is a line on a CV that carmakers, med-tech firms, and chipmakers all recognise. End of Article

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.