Join Motive as a Telematics Coverage Engineer to enhance vehicle telemetry data capture and drive innovative telematics solutions.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 23 hours ago
What you'll build
- Research vehicle network signals
- Analyze wiring diagrams and OEM documentation
- Capture and analyze vehicle logs
- Use live vehicle debugging and reverse engineering
- Drive vehicle coverage projects
Must have
- 4+ years of experience analyzing automotive vehicle network traffic
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, automotive engineering, or related field
- Hands-on experience interfacing with vehicles
- Proficiency in C, C++, Python or equivalent
- Experience using physical debugging tools
Nice to have
- Familiarity with reverse-engineering tools
- Working knowledge of automotive standards
Practical constraints
- Travel to customer locations required
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Telematics Coverage Engineer at Motive focuses on enhancing vehicle telemetry data collection across various vehicle types by researching OEM telematics and analyzing vehicle network traffic. Key skills include proficiency in programming languages like C and Python, as well as hands-on experience with vehicle communication networks and debugging tools. This role is suited for individuals with over four years of relevant experience in automotive telematics or vehicle network analysis. The position involves collaboration with global teams and may require travel to customer sites for validation.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Motive's careers page October 31, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,700).
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Quick facts
- Is the Telematics Coverage Engineer role remote?
- Yes — Motive lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- Motive lists $140,000–$175,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Telematics Coverage Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C, C++, PCAN, Python, SavvyCAN, Vehicle Spy.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Motive targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Telematics Coverage Engineer role at Motive.
From the original posting
Who we are:
Visit gomotive.com to learn more.
About the Role
Motive is seeking a Telematics Coverage Engineer to expand the breadth and depth of vehicle telemetry data captured across diverse on- and off-highway vehicle architectures. You will research OEM telematics offerings, analyze vehicle network traffic, and develop practical approaches to capture and interpret data that powers new product capabilities and delivers valuable insights to customers.
You will drive vehicle coverage initiatives from research through validation, using live vehicle debugging, log analysis, data scraping, and reverse-engineering techniques.
What You’ll Do
- Research vehicle network signals, proprietary OEM data, and field logs to identify valuable telemetry parameters.
- Analyze wiring diagrams, body builder guides, and related OEM documentation to determine vehicle connection and data-access strategies.
- Connect to vehicle networks, capture and analyze logs, and document findings for engineering and product teams.
- Use live vehicle debugging, data scraping, reverse engineering, and custom scripts to expand vehicle coverage.
- Provide technical insights that inform new telematics features and improve the interpretation of vehicle data.
- Travel to customer locations to interface with vehicles and validate coverage solutions.
- Drive vehicle coverage projects in partnership with global, cross-functional teams.
What We’re Looking For
- 4+ years of experience analyzing automotive vehicle network traffic or working with vehicle telematics systems.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, software engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience interfacing with vehicles and vehicle communication networks.
- Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or an equivalent programming language.
- Experience using physical debugging tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or scan tools.
- Familiarity with reverse-engineering tools and hardware such as Vehicle Spy, PCAN, or SavvyCAN.
- Working knowledge of automotive standards, including SAE J1979, J1939, ISO 15765, WWH-OBD, OBD-II, UDS, J1708, or J1587.
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits
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