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Embedded Developer Intern, Test Automation (Summer/May 2026, 12-16 Months)
Oakville, Ontario - Canada
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. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking an Embedded Developer Intern who will be responsible for assisting with the development of Test Automation tools for rapid detection and response systems for our embedded/IoT devices. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
As an Embedded Developer Intern with the Test Automation team, your key area of responsibility will be developing automated tests and implementing HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) systems to support our embedded products using Python. You will assist with project work and day-to-day activities depending on your experience including GPS, Modems, Accelerometers, Vehicle Data and helping to implement CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, you will utilize big data environments to analyze the effectiveness of firmware changes, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high standards through peer code reviews and technical documentation. You will need to work closely with the Lead Test Automation Engineer and colleagues on the Embedded Systems Team, as well as stakeholders in Systems Engineering, Software Development, and Solution Engineering.
The opportunity:
- 12- 16 month work-term beginning May 2026.
- 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.
How you'll make an impact:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the GO device firmware, how all modules work, and the Geotab HIL platform.
- Perform SW development in required areas of HIL Projects (modem, GPS, vehicle data, security, etc.) using Python as per development standards.
- Help build hardware platforms and develop advanced applications in different languages, including Python, to facilitate various HIL testing functionalities.
- Write unit tests and perform integration and system-level testing in both real and simulated vehicles to demonstrate that new features meet design requirements.
- Implement end-to-end Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines using GitLab to enable builds, tests, and deployments that ensure scalability and performance.
- Contribute to developing CI/CD services and Test Automation/DevOps tools for rapid detection and response systems to help different teams simplify their testing.
- Support the automation of release processes to improve efficiency and participate in identifying and mitigating risks that may impact release timelines.
- Write SQL queries and Python scripts on data from Google BigQuery to build dashboards, determine device health, and evaluate the effectiveness of new functionality.
- Proactively monitor logs and create scripts to scrape logs and report issues.
- Monitor and report on the progress of firmware development and testing activities.
- Conduct comprehensive testing and perform peer code reviews to ensure that industry coding standards are followed.
- Keep up-to-date documentation for all areas of responsibility.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Completing a Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Python programming and well versed in scripting languages for automation purposes.
- Familiarity with C/ C++, including basic knowledge of OOP languages, concepts, and design patterns.
- Experience or knowledge of Embedded Systems, firmware development concepts, and working with HW.
- Comfortable with HIL, SIL, Big Data, and databases (e.g., SQL).
- Familiar with data structures and algorithms common to embedded (resource-constrained) systems development.
- Strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.
- Linux development and/or knowledge is an asset.
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 careers@geotab.com. 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. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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