Embedded Developer Intern, Test Automation (Summer/May 2026, 12-16 Months)

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, seeking an Embedded Developer Intern to assist with developing Test Automation tools for embedded/IoT devices. The intern will work closely with the Test Automation team to implement HIL systems, develop automated tests, and contribute to CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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

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