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MotiveTelematics Coverage Engineer
Motive wants a Telematics Coverage Engineer to grow both the range and the detail of vehicle telemetry its platform captures across on-highway and off-highway vehicle designs.…
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Motive wants a Telematics Coverage Engineer to grow both the range and the detail of vehicle telemetry its platform captures across on-highway and off-highway vehicle designs. The full-time, on-site job is in the United States. The engineer investigates OEM telematics offerings, examines vehicle network activity and develops practical methods to collect and interpret data that supports new product features and customer insight. Work runs from research through validation. The engineer…
Job Description
Motive wants a Telematics Coverage Engineer to grow both the range and the detail of vehicle telemetry its platform captures across on-highway and off-highway vehicle designs. The full-time, on-site job is in the United States. The engineer investigates OEM telematics offerings, examines vehicle network activity and develops practical methods to collect and interpret data that supports new product features and customer insight.
Work runs from research through validation. The engineer interprets wiring diagrams, body builder documentation and OEM manuals to find the right connection and data-access route, then applies on-vehicle diagnostics, log review, data scraping, reverse engineering and bespoke scripts to add coverage. Results are written up for engineering and product teams, and the role includes visiting customer sites to validate solutions on vehicles, alongside global cross-functional colleagues.
Qualified applicants bring four-plus years with vehicle network traffic or telematics, hands-on work with vehicle communication systems, and programming ability in C, C++ or Python. Hands-on use of multimeters, oscilloscopes and scan tools, comfort with reverse-engineering hardware, and a grasp of automotive diagnostic standards are all part of the job. Base pay is listed as $140,000 to $170,000 USD, and Motive's benefits package applies.
Responsibilities
- Study network signals, manufacturer data and field logs to locate useful telemetry fields
- Read wiring schematics, body builder guides and manufacturer documentation to plan connections and data access
- Plug into vehicle networks, record and analyse logs, and write up findings for colleagues
- Apply live debugging, scraping, reverse engineering and custom scripting to extend coverage
- Advise on new telematics features and on better interpretation of vehicle data
- Visit customer sites to test coverage on real vehicles
- Lead coverage projects alongside global, cross-functional teams
Requirements
- Four-plus years analysing automotive network traffic or operating telematics systems
- Practical history connecting to vehicles and their communication buses
- Fluency in C, C++, Python or a comparable programming language
- Comfort with hardware test gear such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and scan tools
- Familiarity with reverse-engineering software and interfaces such as Vehicle Spy, PCAN or SavvyCAN
- Working understanding of vehicle diagnostics standards, including OBD-II and UDS
Qualifications
- A bachelor-level or higher qualification in electrical, software or automotive engineering, or a similar field
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, pharmacy, vision and dental coverage
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Disability cover (short and long term)
- Life insurance
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the role based?
The role is on-site in the United States.
What salary does the posting offer?
The listing gives a base compensation range of $140,000 to $170,000 USD.
What benefits are listed?
Medical, pharmacy, vision and dental cover, paid and sick time off, disability cover, life insurance and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility.
Does the job involve travel?
Yes, it includes visits to customer locations to check vehicle coverage.
How do I apply?
The listing does not describe the application process.
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