About this role
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<div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">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.</span></div>
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<div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">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.</span></div>
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<div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">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 <a class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineHover css-sbvzk" style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);" href="https://careers.geotab.com/blog/">blog</a> and follow us @InsideGeotab on <a class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineHover css-sbvzk" style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);" href="https://www.instagram.com/insidegeotab/">Instagram</a>. </span></div></div><h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">Who you are:</span></h1>
<p><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140); font-size: 12pt;">The Lead Embedded Developer is responsible for owning technical initiatives and defining the architecture for complex embedded systems. Key accountabilities include architecting and validating firmware from requirements to production, leading technical projects across the team's roadmap, and providing advanced mentorship and quality assurance through peer reviews to maintain high-throughput delivery.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">What you'll do:</span></h1>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">The Lead Embedded Developer is responsible for owning technical initiatives and defining the architecture for complex embedded systems. Key accountabilities include architecting and validating firmware from requirements to production, leading technical projects across the team's roadmap, and providing advanced mentorship and quality assurance through peer reviews to maintain high-throughput delivery.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">How you'll make an impact:</span></h1>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Develop an in-depth understanding of the Geotab IoT devices (such as telematics devices, extendibility products, asset trackers, Video products) firmware and how various modules work.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Advocate for modular, reusable, hardware independent software/firmware development practices and adhere to test driven development principles.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Identify key areas of architecture improvement and contribute to the team roadmap.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Take ownership of technical initiatives, projects and products, and contribute to their implementation and output.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Contributes to defining strategic direction, planning the roadmap, and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Break down large engineering efforts into smaller pieces that can be completed in parallel in collaboration with the team.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Develop and review scalable, high quality, secure embedded software using Geotab's development standards for RTOS, Embedded Linux or baremetal.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Proficient in large scale feature functionality analysis, device health analysis, using various tools like GBQ/SQL and Geotab datasets.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Work with the team lead/manager to set the direction of the team and guide key stakeholders on execution choices and trade-offs. Advise managers with insights and recommendations to improve the team.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Define unit test, integration test, simulated or hardware test frameworks to facilitate test driven development.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Provide and Maintain design documents and other documentation to ensure efficient maintenance and code reuse.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Perform quality assurance through peer review; ensuring test coverage, enforcing coding standards, identifying potential bugs and aligning with requirements.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Provide technical mentorship to other developers, take ownership of quality and deliverable of the work of developers in the team.</span></p>
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<h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">What you'll bring to the role:</span></h1>
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<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Technical Skills & Experience | Embedded Development:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Expert knowledge of C/POSIX and object-oriented design principles; owns technical initiatives and defines architecture for complex systems.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Proficient in using Real time operating system and/or multi threaded Linux environment for Embedded software development.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Proven multi-year experience working on preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems or multi-service, multi-threaded Embedded Linux systems.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Strong experience using data structures, algorithms, and design patterns common to embedded (resource-constrained) systems development, object oriented design principles.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Proven experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting hard to debug issues for embedded targets.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Embedded Systems & Hardware:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Strong knowledge of RTOS and Linux including embedded Linux architecture (Kernel, Init systems, bootloaders, Services infrastructure, etc…)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Good understanding of Microcontroller Design and utilization.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Proven understanding of underlying electronics to the point where it influences firmware development and debugging.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Proven Understanding of basic communication protocols common in embedded systems (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Experience and knowledge for reading schematics and data sheets for components.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Mastery of commonly used architectures (ARM, RISC-V) and SoCs (STM32, NXP, Renesas).</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">SDLC, Testing, Scripting & Tools:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Proficient in one or more scripting languages (Python, Bash) and test frameworks (Pytest, Robot Framework) with experience in SQL.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Proficiency in Git (or similar source control tool).</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Experienced with CI/CD methods and build systems to manage and evolve products throughout their lifecycle.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Professional & Interpersonal Skills:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Provides advanced technical mentorship and takes ownership of the quality and deliverables of developers within the team.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Strong ability to solve open-ended design problems and provide well-judged data driven recommendations based on research.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Highly organized, meticulous, high attention to details with experience balancing multiple tasks in an agile environment with dynamic priorities.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Proven ability to communicate complex technical systems and decisions effectively, both verbally and in writing.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Experienced working in Scrum/Agile development environment.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Experience working within a technical or engineering organization, with knowledge of the high-technology/telematics industry is an asset.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Ability to adapt well to the shifting requirements and priorities in a dynamic working environment.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a flat organizational structure.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in related field may be substituted.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #66788c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> • Post-secondary Diploma/Degree with specialization in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.</span></p>
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<div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">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.</span></div>
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<div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><strong>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.</strong></span></div>
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<div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><strong>This posting is for an existing vacancy.</strong></span></div>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Flex working arrangements</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Home office reimbursement program</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Baby bonus & parental leave top up program</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Online learning and networking opportunities</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Electric vehicle purchase incentive program</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Competitive medical and dental benefits</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Retirement savings program</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only</span></strong></p>
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<h1 class="MuiGrid-root css-1j4zddb"><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">How we work:</span></h1>
<div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">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!</span></div>
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<div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140); font-size: 8pt;">We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our <a href="https://www.geotab.com/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a>. Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uE3uV2SSp0YnYx4utU9QdhN8Q_RzqMphI_pVJyVWQn8/edit?tab=t.0">here</a> to read our Privacy Notice. </span></div>
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</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.</p></div><div class="title">Hiring Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$116,200</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$155,000 CAD</span></div></div></div>