RIM seeking USB driver developers

Blackjack93117

Is this a clue of what is to come for USB capabilities on future handsets?

http://careers.rim.com/waterloo-on/driver-software-developer-usb-services/29724640/job/

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 Operating Systems group within the larger BlackBerry Software unit. The OS Group is a core group at RIM that is responsible for developing the kernel, device drivers, and the file system for wireless devices. In this position you are part of our USB Services software development team which is responsible for delivering new USB services on future BlackBerry handsets. This includes the interaction with Windows and Mac OS X computers and support for numerous kinds of different peripherals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:
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* Design and implementation of new USB functionality for future BlackBerry handsets.
* Creating desktop tools to interface with embedded devices.
* Coordinating project activities within the group, having ownership of certain design areas.
* Participate in defining and documenting technical standards and best practices.
* Suggest methods of improving reliability, performance and security.
* Participate in solving technical and business problems for customers, and identifying new opportunities or solutions.
* Cooperation with software suppliers.
* Participate in quality initiatives through process enhancements and adopt engineering practices that improve quality.
* Participate in the definition of test plans and strategies.

rotorwrench

Many possibilities abound and since BB10 will eventually be on the PB, I'm looking
forward to USB support there as well.

jafobabe

I thought we were getting USB support on the PB's that we have?? ~X(

rotorwrench

Sorry, thats what I meant :)

jafobabe

I know, and I was talking about the update 'Coming Soon' (the one BEFORE the BB10). Cause it IS there, just not activated by the magic wand.

rotorwrench

I may have missed something, which I doubt, since I never miss ANYTHING :)), but I wasn't aware it was a for sure thing on 2.1. DID I miss something?

jafobabe

No @rotorwrench... just my wishful thinking I suppose, though at one time there was talk of it for the incremental update... guess that got kicked to the floor.

rotorwrench

I do remember reading about it but never heard any further from it. I wonder what those with the dev beta 2.1 have to say about it.

SurrealCivic

This is what I love about RIM, rather than trying to create their own proprietary format; they utilize the most important one in the world USB!

This is how software interfaces with majority of the hardware out there! It goes beyond mobile devices!

Chaplain_Clancy

My wife would shoot me if I applied for this. Having said that, I'm perfectly happy working with the elderly at the moment. And not really ready for an overseas move.

kbz1960

Good to see. They need some experience and new blood.