Full-Time

Senior Embedded Developer

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Geotab

Geotab

1,001-5,000 employees

Telematics and fleet management solutions provider

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

Oakville, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Flexible hybrid working model; encouraged to come into the office as often as desired.

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
BigQuery
SQL
Go
C/C++
Requirements
  • 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 working in embedded development and low level programming preferably using C/C++.
  • Experience with Embedded Linux and/or RTOS.
  • Experience with Yocto / Buildroot.
  • Use test driven development leveraging robot framework and/or Python for testing purposes.
  • Experience with Linux security features is highly valued.
  • Experience on RUST, GOLang is an asset.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Designing, implementing, and testing robust C/C++-based firmware within Embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments.
  • Contributing to hardware design and verification.
  • Collaborating closely with embedded engineers and technical teams to shape system architecture and ensure production-ready performance.
  • Maintaining and improving testing tools and processes to support reliable releases from development through to commercial deployment.
  • Developing an in-depth understanding of the Geotab IoT devices and Expandability products and how various modules work.
  • Collaborating with Lead developers, and the team to define and design submodules / features, perform firmware development using C/C++ on Embedded Linux or RTOS based systems as per Geotab's development standards.
  • Being a champion for test driven development, with understanding on unit vs integration vs system testing and tools around them to ensure feature implementation meets the requirements.
  • Working with python / shell script for deployment & scripting tooling.
  • Performing analysis using SQL / BigQuery to determine device telemetry and effectiveness of deployed features at scale.
  • Conducting comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that industry coding standards are followed.
  • Debugging firmware issues and identifying areas for code improvements.
  • Keeping up-to-date documentation for all areas of responsibility.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience on RUST, GOLang is an asset.

Geotab provides fleet management solutions through telematics and data analytics. Their products include hardware devices, like GO devices, and software that collects and analyzes vehicle data. This data helps businesses improve route planning, monitor driver behavior, enhance fuel efficiency, and manage vehicle maintenance. Geotab stands out from competitors by offering a scalable platform suitable for any fleet size and a subscription model that ensures ongoing software updates and support. The company's goal is to help clients optimize their vehicle operations, reduce costs, and improve safety.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oakville, Canada

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Geotab's solutions are scalable for fleets of all sizes, ensuring broad market applicability.
  • The company benefits from a subscription-based model, providing steady recurring revenue.
  • Geotab's expansion into smart city infrastructure offers new growth opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Quantum computing advancements may disrupt current telematics data security methods.
  • The rise of autonomous vehicles requires significant R&D investment for telematics integration.
  • Increasing data privacy regulations could raise compliance costs for Geotab.

What makes Geotab unique

  • Geotab offers a comprehensive telematics platform with both hardware and software solutions.
  • The company has strategic partnerships with over 80% of leading OEMs for data harmonization.
  • Geotab's joint venture with Vitality integrates telematics with behavioral science for driver safety.

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Medical & dental

Retirement savings

Fitness membership

Baby bonus

Flex work arrangements

Home office reimbursement for select items

EV program

Learning reimbursement

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