Lead Vehicle Systems Engineering

at  Geotab

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 are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking Senior Vehicle Systems Engineering to focus on growing Geotab’s world class vehicle support. If you like researching new vehicles, reverse engineering their systems and automating the process with software tools, keep reading!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The role will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and technological advancements within the Automotive R&D team. The primary responsibility will be to provide technical leadership in projects related to designing, implementing, and testing cutting-edge software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including embedded firmware and hardware development, to ensure the successful development of innovative products and features.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• 10+ years of experience with various vehicle systems, sensors, actuators and including controls systems, diagnostics and electrical/ communications architecture, design and operation
• Expertise in vehicle architecture, embedded systems, and CAN bus communication protocols.
• Proficiency in vehicle diagnostics via OBD-II (J1979) and J1939, and strong understanding of vehicle communication standards (ie. KWP, UDS).
• Strong understanding of the automotive software architectures for ECU development, such as AUTOSAR, specifically in regards to the application layer/ functional clusters
• Familiarity with Automotive Ethernet and DoIP
• Familiarity with legacy vehicle communication systems (ISO 9141, ISO 14230, SAE J1850, J1708, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve to well-judged decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous technical leadership experience.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate future technology trends.
• Able to learn or write SQL queries and Python scripts on data from Google BigQuery to determine device health and effectiveness of new functionality.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance Geotab’s systems.
  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.