Senior Vehicle Systems Engineering

Geotab | IoT and connected transportation

1h 40m ago

Hybrid

Full Time

Canada

104.4k - 135.7k CAD/yr≈ $74.3k - $96.5k USD/yr

Title: Senior Vehicle Systems Engineering Location: Waterloo, Ontario - Canada

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.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer to lead complex vehicle reverse-engineering projects and develop safe, reliable vehicle data solutions that support Geotab’s products. If you love technology and are keen to join an industry leader, we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer, your key responsibilities will include leading complex vehicle investigations, reverse engineering, and root-cause analysis; defining safe and reliable vehicle integration requirements; and guiding testing, validation, and data-quality improvements. You will work closely with Vehicle Integrations, hardware, software, and data engineering teams, as well as Product, DNA, RevGen, and other internal stakeholders. To be successful, you will be a curious, clear communicator who can explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences, mentor colleagues, and make well-judged decisions. You will also bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, technical leadership, and the ability to plan and deliver complex work across teams.

How you'll make an impact:

Lead reverse engineering and root-cause investigations across vehicle electrical, hardware, and communication systems to improve data quality and reliability.
Define safe, reliable requirements for interfacing with vehicle communication systems, including containment strategies that help prevent data loss or adverse vehicle interactions.
Develop test plans and validation approaches for vehicle investigations, working with the Vehicle Integrations Team and cross-functional engineering partners.
Identify and lead resolution of high-priority vehicle data quality issues that affect Geotab products, and support the design and modification of test solutions.
Deliver clear engineering requirements and documentation, and contribute engineering changes through Git commits and merge requests, including review and approval of peers’ changes.
Design and implement monitors and dashboards to assess Feature Flag behaviour and inform release strategies; use data to evaluate device health and feature effectiveness.
Mentor and upskill team members, improve reverse-engineering processes and best practices, and advise stakeholders on technical feasibility, effort estimates, and vehicle systems.

What you'll bring to the role:

5–8 years of related experience with vehicle systems, sensors, actuators, controls, diagnostics, and electrical or communications architecture, design, and operation.
A bachelor’s degree or post-secondary degree/diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Design, Automotive Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Strong knowledge of vehicle architecture, embedded systems, and CAN bus communication protocols, with proficiency in OBD-II (J1979), J1939, and vehicle communication standards such as KWP and UDS.
Experience diagnosing vehicle issues using CAN analysis software and conventional tools, including connector probing, harness building, and circuit testing.
Understanding of automotive ECU software architectures such as AUTOSAR, particularly application-layer functional clusters; familiarity with Automotive Ethernet and DoIP is an asset.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences; previous technical leadership or mentoring experience.
Ability to learn or write SQL queries and Python scripts to analyze Google BigQuery data; willingness to travel internationally up to 25% and a valid passport and driver’s licence for independent vehicle operation.

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.

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Why job seekers choose Geotab:

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

How we work:

At Geotab, we thrive on a flexible hybrid work model that combines the dynamic energy and connection of in-person collaboration with the independence and flexibility of virtual work. We believe that coming together in person is fundamental to cultivating trust, nurturing a vibrant culture of belonging, and fostering meaningful innovation across our diverse teams. Office visit schedules are tailored thoughtfully based on role requirements. Specific expectations regarding workplace location and on-site attendance for this position will be shared during the hiring process.

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.

Hiring Range

$104,400—$135,700 CAD

Required Skills

pythonsqlbigquery

Required Languages

🇬🇧 English

Who we are:

Who you are:

What you'll do:

How you'll make an impact:

Lead reverse engineering and root-cause investigations across vehicle electrical, hardware, and communication systems to improve data quality and reliability.

Define safe, reliable requirements for interfacing with vehicle communication systems, including containment strategies that help prevent data loss or adverse vehicle interactions.

Develop test plans and validation approaches for vehicle investigations, working with the Vehicle Integrations Team and cross-functional engineering partners.

Identify and lead resolution of high-priority vehicle data quality issues that affect Geotab products, and support the design and modification of test solutions.

Deliver clear engineering requirements and documentation, and contribute engineering changes through Git commits and merge requests, including review and approval of peers’ changes.

Design and implement monitors and dashboards to assess Feature Flag behaviour and inform release strategies; use data to evaluate device health and feature effectiveness.

Mentor and upskill team members, improve reverse-engineering processes and best practices, and advise stakeholders on technical feasibility, effort estimates, and vehicle systems.

What you'll bring to the role:

5–8 years of related experience with vehicle systems, sensors, actuators, controls, diagnostics, and electrical or communications architecture, design, and operation.

A bachelor’s degree or post-secondary degree/diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Design, Automotive Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Strong knowledge of vehicle architecture, embedded systems, and CAN bus communication protocols, with proficiency in OBD-II (J1979), J1939, and vehicle communication standards such as KWP and UDS.

Experience diagnosing vehicle issues using CAN analysis software and conventional tools, including connector probing, harness building, and circuit testing.

Understanding of automotive ECU software architectures such as AUTOSAR, particularly application-layer functional clusters; familiarity with Automotive Ethernet and DoIP is an asset.

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences; previous technical leadership or mentoring experience.

Ability to learn or write SQL queries and Python scripts to analyze Google BigQuery data; willingness to travel internationally up to 25% and a valid passport and driver’s licence for independent vehicle operation.