Embedded Developer Intern (Winter/January 2027, 4-12 Months)
Geotab Oakville, Ontario - Canada; Waterloo, Ontario - CanadaSummer 2027
What they're looking for
- 4 -12 month work-term beginning January 2027.
- Full-time, paid internship: Monday - Friday, 37.5hrs/week.
- Your first week at Geotab begins with 'GEO Launch' - a one-week Employee Orientation. Click here to learn more!
- Learn more about the Geotab Campus Program here .
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The full posting
Published by Geotab. Original posting
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. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram .
Who you are:
Geotab is looking for an Embedded Developer Intern to join the Video Platform team. We’re primarily an embedded linux team and as an intern, your responsibilities will include making firmware contributions, writing automated HIL/SIL tests, video platform data analytics and working on the end-to-end telematics platform. If you’re someone interested in low-level firmware development and want exposure to video telematics, this is a perfect opportunity. Tech stack includes: C, C++, Rust, Python and GBQ. Geotab is also an AI-forward company – we expect you to be aware of latest developments in the Gen AI space and use the various internal tools available to supplement your everyday work.
What you'll do:
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of Geotab’s vehicle telematics platform and devices. This includes the flagship GO device as well as the expandable suite of devices (“IOXes”). As part of the video platform team, you’ll get an opportunity to work on a suite of embedded linux based video products. Our team primarily works on the firmware side (BSP, kernel, OS, networking etc.). You’ll have an opportunity to contribute to firmware on different SoCs and work on a multitude of video platform features that enable critical video recording and/or use-cases for our customers. As well, you’ll write automated HIL/SIL tests to help validate the firmware. You’ll also help maintain the team’s CI/CD infrastructure so we can effectively build and deploy our firmware. You’ll interact with teams working on the video recording user-space apps and services (including CV use-cases). You’ll also work on analyzing and making sense of the data from the device using GBQ.
The opportunity:
• 4 -12 month work-term beginning January 2027.
• Full-time, paid internship: Monday - Friday, 37.5hrs/week.
• Your first week at Geotab begins with 'GEO Launch' - a one-week Employee Orientation. Click here to learn more!
• Learn more about the Geotab Campus Program here .
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
How you'll make an impact:
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Geotab telematics devices (including the GO device and IOXes
• Make video platform firmware contributions in C, C++ or Rust
• Write automated hardware-in-loop and software-in-loop tests on our internal automation framework (Python)
• Contribute to CI/CD infra of the video platform team (Gitlab pipelines etc.)
• Contribute to internal team onboarding wiki/docs
• Write GBQ queries to analyze and make sense of data from the device(s) and visualize them using Superset dashboard
What you'll bring to the role:
• Completing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer engineering, Computer Science or other related fields.
• Strong knowledge of various programming languages in embedded software development context.
• Strong knowledge of either C, C++ and Python.
• Familiar with SQL and databases/queries.
• Familiar with OS concepts, data structures, algorithms, design patterns commonly used in Embedded system development.
• Linux development and knowledge is an asset.
• Strong team player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Technical competence using software programs, including but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
Physical requirements:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
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.
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 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 read our Privacy Notice.
This role offers an hourly pay range which is anticipated to be the range listed below. The actual pay for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to student's academic program, relevant experience, and location. Geotab is committed to fair and equitable compensation and will share final details as part of the offer process. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work for the duration of the internship and the individual's ability to pass a background check.
Hourly Rate
$24 — $36 CAD
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