Senior Embedded Developer

Who we are: Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.   Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.   Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news. Who you are:

We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals who thrive on innovation and collaboration! Geotab is seeking a Senior Embedded Developer to help design and build high-performance firmware for our cutting-edge telematics and embedded systems. If you’re passionate about embedded technology and eager to make an impact in a dynamic, industry-leading environment — we want to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Senior Embedded Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing robust C-based firmware within RTOS environments, while also contributing to hardware design and verification. You’ll collaborate closely with embedded engineers and technical teams to shape system architecture and ensure production-ready performance. This role also involves maintaining and improving testing tools and processes to support reliable releases from development through to commercial deployment.

How you'll make an impact:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Geotab IoT devices (such as GOAnywhere, extensible product, asset trackers) firmware and how various modules work.

• Perform firmware development, including architectural input, in the required area of expertise (modem, GPS, vehicle data, security, etc) using C and other standards required by the RTOS and as per Geotab’s development standards.

• Write unit tests and perform integration and system-level testing in both real and simulated vehicles, to demonstrate that new features meet design requirements.

• Work with python / shell script for deployment & scripting tooling.

• Perform analysis using SQL / BigQuery to determine device telemetry and effectiveness of deployed features at scale.

• Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that industry coding standards are followed.

• Debug firmware issues and identify areas for code improvements.

• Keep up-to-date documentation for all areas of responsibility.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma with specialization in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other related degree.

• 8-10 years experience in Embedded firmware and hardware (system) development.

• Experience with RTOS and/or Embedded Linux. 

• Experience with Yocto / Buildroot.

• Experience with Linux security features is highly valued.

• Microcontroller Design and utilization.

• Firmware build-chains and build systems.

• CI/CD methods for properly maintaining and evolving a product pre-market and while in-market.

• Understanding of underlying electronics to the point where it influences firmware development and debugging.

• Familiar with data structures, algorithms, and design patterns common to embedded (resource-constrained) systems development.

• Experience and knowledge for reading schematics and data sheets for components.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate and document complex technical systems and decisions.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.   Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.   Why job seekers choose Geotab:

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work: At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!   Geotab verifies candidates' eligibility to work in the United States through E-Verify, an internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services.   Other employment statements:

Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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