BlackBerry

BlackBerry Limited, based in Waterloo, Ontario, is a Canadian multinational company founded in 1984. Originally known as Research In Motion (RIM), it gained fame for its secure email-enabled smartphones, particularly in the business and government sectors. In response to changing market dynamics, BlackBerry transitioned to focus on software and cybersecurity services, rebranding in 2013. The company specializes in endpoint management, embedded systems, software-defined vehicle platforms, critical event management, and secure communications. Its cybersecurity solutions emphasize threat prevention, detection, and response, catering to enterprises with high data protection needs. Notable products include BlackBerry UEM for device management, QNX Neutrino RTOS for embedded systems, and BlackBerry IVY, a cloud-connected automotive data platform developed with Amazon Web Services. BlackBerry serves a diverse clientele, including enterprise clients, government agencies, and automotive manufacturers, with its QNX software embedded in over 235 million vehicles globally.

Information Technology & Services Waterloo, Canada ~1,675 employees NASDAQ: BB

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Employees
1,675
-0.5% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$331K
Revenue ~$554M
Stock
BB
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
12.1%
Tech: 15.8%
H1B filings, FY2025
4
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
15
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

BlackBerry went from 2,021 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,675 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 24 people joined, 22 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other576
Engineering482
Operations204
Sales150
Success63
Finance58
Marketing49
Design45

Salaries at BlackBerry

All salaries

20 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering11
Marketing2
Executive2
Sales1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 4 filings.

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BlackBerry FAQ

How many employees does BlackBerry have?

BlackBerry has about 1,675 employees, down 0.5% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does BlackBerry sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. BlackBerry filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is BlackBerry's revenue per employee?

BlackBerry makes about $331K in revenue per employee, based on $553.6M annual revenue and 1,675 employees.

How much does BlackBerry pay?

6figr has 20 salary profiles for BlackBerry in the US and 14 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the BlackBerry salaries page. See BlackBerry salaries in the US

Is BlackBerry a public company?

Yes. BlackBerry is publicly traded under the ticker BB on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.