BlackBerry QNX - Software Development Engineer - Test - Embedded Testing (6-9 yrs)

About the job :

Worker Sub-Type : Regular

Job Description :

Role : Software Developer in Test II

Job Description :

QNX supplies the software used in navigation, entertainment, and digital-instrument-clusters in millions of vehicles around the world including Audi, BMW, Chrysler, GM, Porsche, Toyota, and dozens of others.

The QNX Vertical Platform products are the foundation to build next generation automotive infotainment systems and safety systems such as autonomous drive targeted at all major OEMs across North America, Europe, and Asia.

The QNX Vertical Platforms are complete, integrated and tested automotive software stacks including low-level embedded OS and drivers, middleware, and application frameworks.

The QNX Vertical Platforms are built using QNX Safety certified real-time embedded OS and Safety certified Hypervisor allowing multiple application environments on an integrated high-end chipset.

Technologies include multimedia, navigation, voice recognition, graphics, browser, Bluetooth, audio, and smart phone connectivity.

The QNX Test Team is looking for a Software Tester to support system level integration, create and execute tests supporting internal development and customer activities with focus on the following:

Responsibilities :

Hands-on configuration, integration and system test of required combinations of :

- Virtual frameworks (automotive application).

- Target hardware and associated BSPs for silicon partners( ie: Renesas, Intel, NXP, Qualcomm, TI).

- Peripherals for digital displays, GPS/navigation, WiFi/BT, sensors, cameras, speakers, etc.

- Middleware components for multimedia, navigation, voice recognition, graphics, browser, bluetooth, audio, and smart phone connectivity.

- Work with concept team to evaluate and prototype new system configurations.

- Work with developers to investigate and resolve reported problems and provide interim testing support for experimental software.

- Create or update test plans and test cases based on product requirements, customer requirements or identified problems.

- Run a series of tests against new software loads on reference or customer hardware and analyzes the results.

- Create test reports based on test results for internal and external audiences.

- Work with partners to resolve software/ hardware integration issues.

- Follow and ensure compliance to workplace operating and environmental, health and safety procedures and guidelines.

- Collect and document users' requirements and develop logical and physical specifications.

- Research, evaluate and synthesize technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systems.

- Develop data, process and network models to optimize architecture and to evaluate the performance and reliability of designs.

- Plan, design and co-ordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systems.

- Assess, test, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications software.

- May lead and co-ordinate teams of information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems, process control software and other embedded software control systems.

Essential Skills and Qualifications :

- Intermediate to Senior level experience in software testing.

- Able to discern test requirements from low-level drivers to middleware to user-level applications.

- Strong working knowledge of embedded integration concepts such as board bring-up, memory management configurations, binary image configuration and creation, process/thread prioritization, security features such as access control policies, and software component integration.

- Working knowledge of Python, Embedded C and shell scripting.

- Working knowledge of Windows, Linux and OS X operating systems.

- Working knowledge of QNX or other embedded operating system is an asset.

- Familiarity with common processor architectures (i.x86/PPC/ARM/ARMv7).

- Familiar with Continuous Integration build systems (Jenkins, Hudson).

- Familiar with source versioning, problem reporting and constant integration systems (SVN, Git, JIRA, Jenkins).

- Able to write clear and concise problem reports.

- Ability to work and participate in a team setting with an open, collaborative communication style.

- Knowledge of formal test theory, test methodology, and experience in developing automated tests and testing tools.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills are necessary.

- Enthusiasm, a passion for quality and a desire to learn about new technologies is a requirement