Senior Embedded Developer

Geotab; Southwestern Ontario, Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IoT company in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Senior Embedded Developer to design and build high-performance firmware for their embedded systems. In this role, you will be responsible for C/C++ firmware development within Embedded Linux and RTOS environments, collaborating with engineers to optimize systems. The candidate should bring over 8 years of experience in embedded development. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive hybrid work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Home office reimbursement

Retirement savings program

Online learning opportunities

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Embedded firmware and hardware development.
• Experience with Embedded Linux and/or RTOS.
• Experience working in low-level programming using C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement C/C++ firmware within Embedded Linux and/or RTOS.
• Collaborate with engineers to shape system architecture.
• Maintain and improve testing tools and processes.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ programming

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Test-driven development

Python

SQL

Debugging

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Robot Framework

CI/CD systems

Job description

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.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities – ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab.

Who you are:

We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals who thrive on innovation and collaboration! Geotab is seeking a Senior Embedded Developer to help design and build high‑performance firmware for our cutting‑edge telematics and embedded systems. If you’re passionate about embedded technology and eager to make an impact in a dynamic, industry‑leading environment — we want to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Senior Embedded Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing robust C/C++‑based firmware within Embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments, while also contributing to hardware design and verification. You’ll collaborate closely with embedded engineers and technical teams to shape system architecture and ensure production‑ready performance. This role also involves maintaining and improving testing tools and processes to support reliable releases from development through to commercial deployment.

How you'll make an impact:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the среднего devices and Expansion products and how various modules work.
• Collaborate with Lead developers and the team to define and design submodules/features, perform firmware development using C/C++ on Embedded Linux or RTOS based systems as '' [ Kennedy? Actually continuing each bullet ]
• Apply OBJECT‑ORIENTED principles and design patterns where necessary and appropriate for embedded systems balancing with memory and performance needs.
• Champion test‑driven development, with understanding of unit vs integration vs system testing and tools around them to ensure feature implementation meets the requirements.
• Work with Python / shell script for deployment & scripting tooling.
• Perform analysis using SQL / BigQuery to determine device telemetry and effectiveness of deployed features at scale.
• Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that industry coding standards are followed.
• Debug firmware issues and identify areas for code improvements.
• Keep up‑to‑date documentation for all areas of responsibility.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Post‑secondary Degree/Diploma with specialization in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other related degree.
• 8‑10 years experience in Embedded firmware and hardware (system) development.
• Experience working in embedded development and low level programming preferably using C/C++.
• Experience with Embedded Linux and/or RTOS.
• Experience with Yocto / Buildroot.
• Use test‑driven development leveraging robot framework and/or Python for testing purposes.
• Experience with Linux security features is highly valued.
• Experience on RUST, GOLang is an asset.
• Microcontroller design and utilization.
• Firmware build‑chains and build systems.
• CI/CD methods for properly maintaining and evolving a product pre‑market and while in‑market.
• Understanding of underlying electronics to the point where it influences firmware development and debugging.
• Familiar with data structures, algorithms, and design patterns common to embedded (resource‑constrained) systems development.
• Experience and knowledge for reading schematics and data sheets for components.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate and document complex technical systems and decisions.

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 mars
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full‑time permanent employees only

How we work:

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 50 mb DL/10 mb 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!

Hiring Range

$101,600 – $135,000 CAD

The annualbase salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab implanting 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.