Full-Time
QNX-Senior Systems Software Developer
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Posted on 6/6/2026
Blackberry
1-10 employees
Enterprise software and cybersecurity solutions provider
No salary listed
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or Engineering related field, or equivalent practical experience with a proven track record in technical roles
- 7+ years of driver development experience in C, C++ and assembly language
- Solid understanding of Driver and low-level CPU programing of suspending and resuming drivers and CPU context
- Bootloader and board bring up skills such as u-boot/DRAM controller initialization / system clock configuration / GPIO & pinmux
- Demonstrated knowledge of ACPI on x86 and PSCI for ARM processors
- Demonstrated knowledge of Secure Monitoring Calls (SMC)
- Expertise in troubleshooting and debugging (by instrumentation, trace logging, core-analysis, applying various tools to extract information, code-reviews, JTAG, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with the tools and techniques necessary to perform root cause analysis, and ability to come up with win-win solutions in complex business situations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with a diverse, global set of internal and external stakeholders.
- Challenging self and team, open to giving and receiving feedback and welcome diversity.
- Create and document software specifications and designs that address the needs of QNX customers.
- Unit test and debug implementations on all relevant target architectures for the project (ex. ARM and X86).
- Identify, analyze, and resolve potentially complex problems and inadequacies in software.
- Provide project estimates for requirement, design, implementation, and test efforts.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of current software department approaches and standards through communication with development team members, technical leads, and management.
- Coach and mentor team on engineering best practices such as writing clean code, designing scalable, reliable, and performant software solutions, set and ensure compliance to software quality standards, safety standards etc.
- Storage device driver development targeting block storage devices, SD/eMMC, AHCI/SATA or flash technology (NAND/NOR)
- High speed complex communication busses like PCIe, USB or SDIO
- Programming experience in a POSIX environment
- Familiarity with the QNX RTOS
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
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.