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 Company Overview Geotab is a provider of secure Open Platform telematics technology for GPS fleet management. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is