Role overview

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, processing billions of data points daily to help businesses optimize fleet operations and improve road safety. As a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer, you will lead complex vehicle reverse-engineering projects and develop reliable vehicle data solutions that power Geotab’s products and services.

Key responsibilities

Lead reverse engineering and root-cause investigations across vehicle electrical systems, hardware, and communication protocols to enhance data quality and system reliability.
Define safe and reliable requirements for interfacing with vehicle communication systems, including containment strategies to prevent data loss or unintended vehicle interactions.
Develop and execute test plans and validation approaches for vehicle investigations in collaboration with the Vehicle Integrations Team and cross-functional engineering partners.
Identify and drive resolution of high-priority vehicle data quality issues affecting Geotab products, while supporting the design and modification of test solutions.
Produce clear engineering requirements and documentation, contribute code changes through Git, and review colleagues’ technical work.
Design and maintain monitoring systems and dashboards to evaluate feature behavior and device health; use data insights to inform release decisions.
Mentor team members, refine reverse-engineering processes, and advise stakeholders on technical feasibility, effort estimates, and vehicle systems capabilities.

Requirements

Five to eight years of experience working with vehicle systems, sensors, actuators, diagnostics, and electrical or communications architecture and design.
Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Design, Automotive Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education and professional experience may be considered.
Strong knowledge of vehicle architecture, embedded systems, and CAN bus communication protocols, with proficiency in OBD-II (J1979), J1939, KWP, and UDS standards.
Demonstrated experience diagnosing vehicle issues using CAN analysis software, connector probing, harness building, and circuit testing techniques.
Understanding of automotive ECU software architectures such as AUTOSAR; familiarity with Automotive Ethernet and DoIP is valued.
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; prior experience in technical leadership or mentoring.
Ability to write or learn SQL queries and Python scripts to analyze data; willingness to travel internationally up to 25 percent with a valid passport and driver’s license.

What makes this role worth considering

Geotab is a certified Great Place to Work with a diverse, talented team operating in a fast-paced environment where you can innovate and make real impact. The company offers flexible working arrangements, competitive medical and dental benefits, parental leave support, online learning opportunities, and an electric vehicle purchase incentive program.