Telematics Coverage Engineer

Motive

Telematics Coverage Engineer expanding vehicle telemetry coverage for Motive’s AI-powered fleet-management platform. Researching OEM systems, reverse-engineering networks, and validating data solutions on live vehicles.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing automotive vehicle network traffic and telematics systems, with proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python. Capable of utilizing debugging tools and reverse-engineering techniques to enhance vehicle data interpretation and telematics features.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automotive Vehicle Network AnalysisTelematics Systems ExperienceC, C++, Python ProficiencyDebugging Tools ExperienceAutomotive Standards Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Automotive Vehicle Network AnalysisTelematics Systems ExperienceC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingDebugging Tools ProficiencyReverse EngineeringData AnalysisTechnical DocumentationVehicle Communication Networks

Tools & Technologies

MultimetersOscilloscopesScan ToolsVehicle SpyPCANSavvyCAN

Industry Keywords

SAE J1979SAE J1939ISO 15765WWH-OBDOBD-IIUDSJ1708J1587U.S. Export Administration RegulationsMotive Products Access

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 vehicle-data interpretation
Travel to customer locations to interface with vehicles and validate coverage solutions
Drive vehicle coverage projects in partnership with global, cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
Must be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, pharmacy, optical, and dental care benefits (subject to eligibility requirements)
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)
Restricted stock units may be included in total compensation for certain roles
Some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at a global office