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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 1 week ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Telematics Coverage Engineer at Motive focuses on enhancing vehicle telemetry data collection by researching OEM telematics and analyzing vehicle network traffic. Key skills include proficiency in programming languages like C and Python, along with hands-on experience with vehicle communication networks and debugging tools. This role is ideal for candidates with over four years of relevant experience in automotive engineering or telematics systems. 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 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Motive's careers page October 23, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Motive: United States - Remote.
- Python appears in 14.8% of 149 comparable mid other roles in United Kingdom; C appears in 0.7% of 149 comparable mid other roles in United Kingdom.
Quick facts
- 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:
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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.
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