Hands On System Intern - 4 Month Summer Term

Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Let your imagination go wild!

BlackBerry QNX is a world leader in the embedded software that drives many of the world's most interesting products. From space cameras to nuclear reactors to autonomous vehicles and sophisticated medical devices, Blackberry QNX provides the foundation operating system that runs these systems. In this role, you will be a part of a team of students tasked with conceiving, implementing, enhancing and executing the most creative and clever applications that use QNX technology for ongoing projects. After a course on QNX application programming, you will be given hardware and software development kits and working with the Field Application Engineering team on one of several demo platforms - an autonomous RC Car project, an autonomous scuttlebot, or a medical robotic arm project, both of which use QNX foundational technology.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your software and hardware skills, to work with field application engineers worldwide and, if all goes well, to create a viral video of your wild invention for the world to see.

Location: San Ramon, CA

Length of Term: 4 Months

What you will do

• Research QNX technology and its application usage
• Conceive, develop, and execute an embedded software and hardware project plan
• Build a hardware prototype that uses the software your team has developed
• Record and present your demonstration internally and at external events where applicable
• Document your research and demonstration

Who we are looking for

• Currently enrolled in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering program of study with an emphasis on software development
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with the C language, and scripting languages e.g. Python
• Comfortable working with Linux and Windows development environments

Above and beyond

• Knowledge of Operating System fundamentals
• Experience with hardware development kits like Raspberry Pi, or Beaglebone Black
• Knowledge of Agile development methodology

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: 24.64 - 36.04 USD (Rate is dependent upon the student classification in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) guidelines.)

Life at BlackBerry

• Various Snack & Beverage Programs at all locations
• Cafeterias and vending machines with subsidized prices at major offices
• Free parking and accessible public transportation at major offices
• Skills training and professional development opportunities
• Organization wide events and various social committees
• Local discounts and free swag
• Highly collaborative teams and supportive workplace culture
• Recreational leagues, fitness classes, and wellness sessions available in most locations

See for yourself by checking out our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

An Absolute Commitment to Equality

It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact [email protected] to discuss your needs.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40