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!
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.
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.
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.
Participate in modular, reusable, hardware independent software/firmware development practices and adhere to test driven development principles.
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.
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.
Write unit tests and perform integration and system-level testing in both real and simulated environments, demonstrating that new features are meeting design requirements.
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.
Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that industry coding standards are followed.
Debug firmware issues using specialised tools (logic analyzer, oscilloscopes, JTAG etc) when necessary to troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues.
Keep up-to-date documentation for all areas of responsibility.
8-10 years of technical experience in embedded development, specifically with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or multi-threaded Linux environments.
Post-secondary Diploma or Degree with specialization in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Advanced proficiency in C, with highly valued experience in C++, Rust, or GOLang, and familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash.
Strong knowledge of Embedded Systems, including Microcontroller Design, communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN), and the ability to read schematics.
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.
Proven ability to communicate complex technical decisions effectively, both verbally and in writing, within a collaborative team environment.
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
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.