Team Lead, Embedded Development

Basis:

Permanent - Full-time

Area of Interest:

Embedded Engineering

Location:

Madrid, Spain

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 a Team Lead, Embedded Development who will lead and grow an embedded development team within Geotab’s Embedded Engineering department. The team’s core focus is to design and develop the next generation of Embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal based expandability 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 a Team Lead, Embedded Development, your key area of responsibility will be managing the ongoing design and development of bare-metal, RTOS, or Embedded Linux platforms while overseeing the activities and performance of direct reports. You will enforce coding standards, perform peer code reviews, and facilitate agile sessions to drive improvements in quality and velocity of execution. You will need to work closely with colleagues within the Embedded Engineering department, Solutions Engineering, Software Development, and key leadership stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will be a natural people leader with an entrepreneurial mindset who is comfortable in a flat organisation and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong technical competence in embedded systems and software development, with the ability to provide expert project leadership and mentorship to solve complex technical problems. 

How you'll make an impact:

  • Manage the ongoing design and development of the RTOS, or Embedded Linux based expandability platforms.
  • Enforce coding standards and perform peer code reviews for designated teams.
  • Work with Lead developer and team members to facilitate stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions to prioritize development activity, ensure open lines of communication, and encourage discussion within the team to drive improvements in quality and velocity of execution.
  • Participate in regular department meetings and provide project leadership.
  • Participate in Geotab’s Change Management process as a “Change Approver”, reviewing and approving firmware change requests made by the team.
  • Mentor developers by helping them solve technical problems in collaboration with Lead developers, advise on design and implementation details.
  • Identify the need for new resources (people, skills, tools, etc.) within your team and work with the manager to address them.
  • Maintain documentation for all areas of responsibility.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of Embedded Development guidelines, policies, standards and processes.
  • Provide expert project leadership and guidance to the team as SME.
  • Oversee the activities and performance of direct reports:
  • Provide direction, coaching and mentorship to the team.
  • Engage in the development of the team by coaching, providing feedback, identifying areas of growth and training opportunities.
  • Collaborate and support employees during the performance management process, meeting KPAs and career development planning.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • 1-3 years of experience with RTOS or Linux.
  • 1-3 years Formally leading a development team or clear demonstration of leadership skills and capacity in a previous development role.
  • 8-10 years in Embedded system or software development / verification experience
  • 5-8 years of Embedded development using C, C++.
  • Proven experience in embedded system and software development using C, C++. 
  • Experienced on leading a diverse development team, or clear demonstration of leadership skills and capacity in a previous development role.
  • Experience with SCRUM and Agile development practices is highly valued.
  • Experience with IoT devices, sensors, wireless communication, and data transport protocols (USB, NFC, BLE, CAN) are highly valued.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with delivering presentations and training.
  • A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
  • Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.
  • Post-Secondary Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
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
Fantastic state of the art office
Public transportation reimbursement 
Employer pension contributions
Generous medical & dental benefits offered to you and family members
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Subsidised fitness membership
Co-pay tuition reimbursement

*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 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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