Senior Vehicle Systems Engineering

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IT & Technology 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Ontario - Canada 20 Oct 2026

Role overview

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, processing billions of data points daily to help businesses manage their fleets more effectively. As a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer, you will lead complex vehicle reverse-engineering projects and develop safe, reliable vehicle data solutions that power Geotab’s products and services.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead reverse engineering and root-cause investigations across vehicle electrical, hardware, and communication systems to improve data quality and reliability.
  • Define safe and reliable requirements for interfacing with vehicle communication systems, including strategies to prevent data loss and adverse vehicle interactions.
  • Develop 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 and support the design and modification of test solutions.
  • Deliver clear engineering requirements and documentation through version control systems, including review and approval of peer changes.
  • Design and implement monitors and dashboards to assess feature behavior and inform release strategies while evaluating device health and feature effectiveness.
  • Mentor team members, improve reverse-engineering processes, and advise stakeholders on technical feasibility and vehicle systems expertise.

Requirements

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

What makes this role worth considering

Geotab is a certified Great Place to Work with a fast-paced, innovative environment that encourages employees to take on diverse challenges beyond their initial job description. The company offers flexible working arrangements, home office reimbursement, online learning opportunities, and an electric vehicle purchase incentive program to support your professional and personal growth.

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How to apply

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