Lead Embedded Developer

<div class="content-intro"><h1 class="MuiGrid-root css-1j4zddb"><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">Who we are:</span></h1> <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> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf">&nbsp;</div> <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> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf">&nbsp;</div> <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&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;and follow us @InsideGeotab on&nbsp;<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>. Join our&nbsp;<a class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineHover css-sbvzk" style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);" href="https://careers.geotab.com/newsletter-subscribe/">talent network</a>&nbsp;to learn more about job opportunities and company news.</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;">We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Lead Embedded Developer who will be primarily responsible for the execution and quality of firmware code for Geotab’s core telematics and hardware devices. The projects will vary in scope, complexity, and affected business area. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!</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);">As a Lead Embedded Developer, your key area of responsibility will be writing and testing high-quality code within Embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments, performing unit and integration testing to ensure feature requirements are met, and collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to deliver features according to system requirements. You will need to work closely with Geotab’s hardware teams to ensure components are seamlessly integrated, as well as collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and participate in Scrum/Agile development environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">To be successful in this role, you will be a highly organized self-starter with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to research and solve open-ended design problems. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong technical communication and mentorship skills with the ability to explain complex decisions effectively and manage priorities among multiple tasks in a flat organizational structure.</span></p> <h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">How you'll make an impact</span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">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> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Participate in modular, reusable, hardware independent software/firmware development practices and adhere to test driven development principles.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Perform firmware development, including architectural input, in the required area of expertise (Telematics, Video, Asset Tracking, Security, Vehicle Data, communication interfaces like Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, etc. as well as inertial sensors and GNSS) using C and other standards required by the RTOS and as per Geotab’s development standards.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Write scalable, high quality, secure embedded software using Geotab’s development standards in a variety of programming languages like C, C++, Rust, GOlang, Python for RTOS, Embedded Linux or baremetal as required.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Write unit tests and perform integration and system-level testing in both real and simulated environments, demonstrating that new features are meeting design requirements.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure hardware components are seamlessly integrated in the system via reading and understanding data sheets to design and write software components.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that industry coding standards are followed.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Debug firmware issues using specialised tools (logic analyzer, oscilloscopes, JTAG etc) when necessary to troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Keep up-to-date documentation for all areas of responsibility.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">What you'll bring to the role</span></h1> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">8-10 years of technical experience in embedded development, specifically with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or multi-threaded Linux environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Post-secondary Diploma or Degree with specialization in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Advanced proficiency in C, with highly valued experience in C++, Rust, or GOLang, and familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Strong knowledge of Embedded Systems, including Microcontroller Design, communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN), and the ability to read schematics.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Expertise in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including experience with CI/CD methods, build systems (Yocto, Buildroot), and tools like Git, JIRA, or SQL.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Proven ability to communicate complex technical decisions effectively, both verbally and in writing, within a collaborative team environment.</span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <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> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf">&nbsp;</div> <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> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l">&nbsp;</div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><strong>This posting is for an existing vacancy.</strong></span></div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l">&nbsp;</div> <h1 class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">Why job seekers choose Geotab</span></h1> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"> <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 &amp; 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> </div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"> <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&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineHover css-sbvzk" style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140); text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.geotab.com/blog/flexible-first-work-model/">flexible hybrid</a></span>&nbsp;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> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf">&nbsp;</div> <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. Click&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineHover css-sbvzk" style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140); text-decoration: underline;" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wsI3_9z1B2IOJtiNNt7Kx9dHjxY7c4yZ7txVDaoF_0U/edit">here</a></span>&nbsp;to learn more about what happens with your personal data.</span></div> </div> </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>$125,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$160,000 CAD</span></div></div></div>