**Worker Sub-Type:** Student (Fixed Term) ****** Job Description: ****** **Think embedded, think QNX!** QNX® is a global leader in providing high-performance, safe, and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks, and development tools for embedded systems. Trusted in 255 million vehicles and deployed across a wide range of industries—including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, transportation, heavy machinery, and robotics—our technologies power some of the world’s most critical systems. QNX's scalable and safety-certified software solutions enable companies to adopt flexible, cloud-enabled, and embedded system strategies across product lines and business units, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. **POSITION SUMMARY** We are looking for a curious and adaptable student developer to research and implement innovative AI solutions. This is an opportunity to work closely with the QNX Services Engineering Team in Ottawa, working with major automotive companies. Location: Ottawa, ON Length of Term: 8 Months **Responsibilities** * Collaborate with Systems Engineers to develop and fine-tune LLM agents. * Develop pipelines for fine-tuning and optimizing LLM models. * Work with Langfuse to enhance system capabilities. * Utilize OpenAI APIs (Embedding, Compression, and Fine-Tuning) to integrate advanced functionalities. * Implement and manage Qdrant for efficient data handling and retrieval. * Contribute to the development and maintenance of tools and utilities used by the Technical Project Management team. * Collaborate effectively with the Engineering Services Team. **Skills and Qualifications** * Strong foundation in programming fundamentals. * Strong Python experience. * Familiarity with REST APIs, web frameworks, and development tools. * Experience with LLM, GPT, or similar NLP models is a plus. * Experience with Langfuse and Langraph is highly desirable. * Proficiency in using OpenAI APIs (Embedding, Compression, and Fine-Tuning). * Knowledge of Qdrant for data handling. * Experience with AWS Bedrock and SageMaker is a plus. * Excellent communication skills. * Proficiency in working across different operating systems and the command line. * Knowledge of prompt engineering. **Additional Asset** * Experience participating in hackathons. * Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Strong problem-solving skills.! **Student Life at QNX** * Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform. * Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP). * Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee. * Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities. **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company that provides enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems. You couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry. ©2022 BlackBerry. All right reserved. BlackBerry® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, 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/P rotected Veteran/Disabled