Full-Time

QNX Cybersecurity Analyst

Posted on 5/9/2026

Blackberry

Blackberry

1-10 employees

Enterprise software and cybersecurity solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$80k - $112.5k/yr

+ VIP Bonus Program

Ottawa, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Python
Vulnerability Analysis
C/C++
Requirements
  • Hands-on experience working in or closely with product security teams.
  • Experience performing vulnerability analysis and assessments.
  • A solid working knowledge of CVE, CWE, and CPE ecosystems, including how they are used in real-world product security contexts.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights.
  • Experience with embedded or systems software using C, C++, and/or Python.
  • Familiarity with secure software development in regulated or safety-critical environments.
  • Basic understanding of industry standards such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, UNECE WP.29 R155.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining technical security topics to varied audiences.
  • A high level of initiative, persistence, and ownership—you take problems through to closure.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing your own priorities without close supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Perform technical analysis of open-source vulnerabilities (CVEs) and assess their impact on embedded and RTOS-based products.
  • Own incoming external vulnerability reports, triaging severity, analyzing risk, and clearly communicating findings and urgency to engineering and business stakeholders.
  • Maintain and manage the product security catalog, assessing CVEs flagged by automated monitoring and intelligence systems.
  • Review, analyze, and report on Software Composition Analysis (SCA) scan results.
  • Act as a product security point‑of‑contact, supporting both internal teams and external customers with security inquiries.
  • Produce clear, technically accurate vulnerability assessment reports for customers.
  • Collaborate closely with software development teams and project managers to drive security incidents through investigation, remediation, and closure.
  • Operate effectively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment, balancing multiple issues and priorities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve and automate security operations processes, tooling, and workflows.

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 revenue surges 20% to $78.7M with $950M royalty backlog from design wins.
  • April 16, 2026 partnership with IP Company targets naval secure communications globally.
  • QNX expands to Nvidia IGX Thor for edge AI in medical robots and automation.

What critics are saying

  • Automotive revenue concentration exposes QNX to EV slowdowns in 12-24 months.
  • Government contracts over 40% of secure communications revenue face Canadian budget cuts.
  • Nvidia commoditizes QNX via proprietary stacks in robotics within 24-36 months.

What makes Blackberry unique

  • QNX powers safety-critical systems in 275 million vehicles worldwide.
  • SecuSUITE holds CSfC and NATO Restricted certifications for Top Secret communications.
  • QNX Hypervisor 8.0 achieves ISO 26262 ASIL D for mixed-criticality virtualization.

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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.