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.
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Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Team Lead, Embedded Development who will lead and grow an embedded development team within Geotab’s Automotive department. 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 Team Lead, Embedded Development your key area of responsibility will be to lead a team that is developing the hardware and firmware for Geotab’s vehicle telematics device. This team’s core focus is to design and develop the next generation of Embedded Linux or RTOS or bare-metal based expandability devices. The team’s responsibility also includes building monitors that query Geotab’s Big Data environment, maintain and support current products in the market, add features to or enhance current products, design and develop new expandability products in collaboration with other cross functional teams. This position will work closely with colleagues within the Automotive department, as well as Solutions Engineering, Software Development, and key leadership stakeholders.
How you'll make an impact
- Manage the ongoing design and development of the bare-metal or RTOS, or Embedded Linux based IOX platform.
- Enforce coding standards and perform peer code reviews for designated teams.
- Work with Lead developers to facilitate stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions to prioritize development activity, ensure open lines of communication, and encourage discussion within the team to drive improvements in quality and velocity of execution.
- Participate in regular department leadership meetings and provide project leadership.
- Participate in Geotab’s Change Management process as a “Change Approver”, reviewing and approving firmware change requests made by the team.
- Mentor developers by helping them solve technical problems in collaboration with Lead developers, advise on design and implementation details.
- Identify the need for new resources (people, skills, tools, etc.) within your team and work with manager or department leaders to address them.
- Maintain documentation for all areas of responsibility.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of Embedded Development guidelines, policies, standards and processes.
- Provide expert project leadership and guidance to the team as SME.
- Oversee the activities and performance of direct reports:
- Provide direction, coaching and mentorship to the team.
- Engage in the development of the team by coaching, providing feedback, identifying areas of growth and training opportunities.
- Collaborate and support employees during the performance management process, meeting KPAs and career development planning.
- Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.
What you'll bring to the role
- 1-3 years of experience formally leading a development team with a clear demonstration of leadership skills and capacity from a previous development role.
- 5-8 years of experience in embedded development using C, C++
- 1-3 years of experience with RTOS and Embedded Linux, IoT devices, sensors, wireless communication, and data transport protocols (USB, NFC, BLE, CAN)
- Experience with SCRUM and Agile development practices is highly valued.
- Experience using Rust, and/or Google BigQuery highly valued.
- Experience with IoT devices, sensors, wireless communication, and data transport protocols (USB, NFC, BLE, CAN) are highly valued.
- High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with delivering presentations and training.
- Leadership experience in a team-oriented workplace.
- A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
- Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
- Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.
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.
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
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!
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 [email protected]. 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 Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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Welcome to Geotab, the #1 commercial telematics company in the world. Geotab is a place where passion, creativity and innovation align. We are committed to advancing technology, empowering businesses and making the roads safer for everyone.
Geotab is the world’s leading connected vehicle company for fleets, providing open platform fleet management solutions to businesses of all sizes. Geotab’s intuitive, full-featured solutions are used by over 40,000 customers around the world to help them better manage their drivers and vehicles. With Geotab devices found in over 2 million vehicles, the company processes over 30 billion data points each day to provide insight into productivity, safety, fuel efficiency and more.
Geotab’s employees are essential to our success! We strive to put our employees first and are constantly seeking ways to improve workplace culture. Maintaining our unique culture is vital - after all, staff that enjoy their work environment are motivated to reach their full potential. Employee growth and development has long been the basis of our philosophy, as staff are encouraged to carve their own path within the expanding organization. Challenging the status quo and seeking creative ideas is what we do best.
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