RF Software Developer -- Research In Motion/BlackBerry Location: Ottawa, ON Full-time permanent opportunity
** Please apply directly to cataylor@rim.com **
Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld? product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?
POSITION SUMMARY
The successful candidate will work with a dynamic group of people in the product delivery team focused on the development and integration software for new BlackBerry Handhelds.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work on the design and development of software components for control of RF transceivers.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science • Extensive C programming experience required • Experience controlling RF transceivers • Hands on experience with test tools and equipment e.g. Anite, Rhodes & Schwartz, Racal, Agilent • Experience with 3GPP and 3GPP2 suite of protocols • Experience with GCF and SFN testing for mobile devices will be a valuable asset • 2 - 5 years of full-time, non-co-op work experience • Expertise and knowledge of integration with hardware as well as debugging and supporting hardware verification is a must
ADDITIONAL ASSETS • Assembly language programming experience (ARM, Intel or other) • RTOS device driver development expertise in embedded software environment, cross compiler and related tools knowledge • Good verbal and written communication skills • Capable of taking on responsibility for a substantial portion of a project • Independent work ethic to bring tasks to completion If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!