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<div class="content-intro"><h1 class="MuiGrid-root css-1j4zddb"><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">Who we are:</span></h1> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.</span></div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"> </div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.</span></div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"> </div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our <a class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineHover css-sbvzk" style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);" href="https://careers.geotab.com/blog/">blog</a> and follow us @InsideGeotab on <a class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineHover css-sbvzk" style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);" href="https://www.instagram.com/insidegeotab/">Instagram</a>. </span></div></div><h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">Who you are:</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="1,1"><span class="citation-72">We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! </span></span><span data-path-to-node="1,4"><span class="citation-71">Geotab is seeking an </span><strong data-path-to-node="1,4" data-index-in-node="21"><span class="citation-71">SRE Observability Architect</span></strong><span class="citation-71"> who will </span><strong data-path-to-node="1,4" data-index-in-node="58"><span class="citation-71">define the strategic vision, technical architecture, and engineering standards for observability across the organization's cloud platforms.</span></strong> </span><span data-path-to-node="1,7"><span class="citation-70">The projects will vary in scope, complexity, and affected business area. </span></span><span data-path-to-node="1,10"><span class="citation-69">If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you! </span></span></span></p> <h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">What you'll do:</span></h1> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-23" data-path-to-node="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="3,1"><span class="citation-68">As an </span><span class="citation-68">SRE Observability Architect</span><span class="citation-68">, your key area of responsibility will be </span><span class="citation-68">defining the foundational observability architecture that enables scalable, cost-efficient, and highly reliable insight into distributed systems while leading the design of next-generation observability platforms.</span> </span><span data-path-to-node="3,4"><span class="citation-67">You will need to work closely with </span><span class="citation-67">SRE, platform engineering, and application development teams, as well as align with security and compliance stakeholders.</span> </span></span></p> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-24" data-path-to-node="4"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="4,1"><span class="citation-66">To be successful in this role, you will be a </span><span class="citation-66">strong analytical and systems thinker with the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous technical challenges and articulate technical architecture to executive audiences.</span> </span><span data-path-to-node="4,4"><span class="citation-65">In addition, the successful candidate will have </span><span class="citation-65">deep expertise in designing enterprise-scale observability platforms and the ability to influence and drive technical direction across multiple teams and organizational boundaries.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">How you'll make an impact:</span></h1> <ul> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Define and own the enterprise-wide observability architecture, establishing technical standards, reference architectures, and multi-year roadmaps.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p data-path-to-node="6,1,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Evaluate, select, and standardize observability tooling (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, Tempo, Loki, Elastic Stack, OpenTelemetry) to reduce tool sprawl and optimize total cost of ownership.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p data-path-to-node="6,2,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Design scalable data pipelines and storage strategies capable of ingesting and querying petabyte-scale telemetry data across metrics, traces, logs, and continuous profiling.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p data-path-to-node="6,3,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Design Terraform modules and Helm charts for declarative observability infrastructure provisioning across multi-cloud environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p data-path-to-node="6,4,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Establish and enforce instrumentation standards using the OpenTelemetry framework, including SDK guidelines, collector deployment patterns, and semantic conventions.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p data-path-to-node="6,5,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Define and champion SLO/SLI/error-budget frameworks across engineering teams, providing architectural guidance on service-level objective implementation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p data-path-to-node="6,6,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Serve as a senior escalation point during critical incidents, leveraging deep observability expertise to accelerate diagnosis and resolution.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p data-path-to-node="6,7,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Provide architectural mentorship and technical guidance to Observability Engineers and SRE team members.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h1><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">What you'll bring to the role:</span></h1> <ul> <li> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-25" data-path-to-node="8,0,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="8,0,0,1"><span class="citation-64">5-8 years of experience in Observability Architecture, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Platform/Infrastructure Engineering. </span></span></span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-26" data-path-to-node="8,1,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="8,1,0,1"><span class="citation-63">Post-secondary Diploma/Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. </span></span></span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-27" data-path-to-node="8,2,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="8,2,0,1"><span class="citation-62">Mastery of the OpenTelemetry ecosystem and expert-level knowledge of Prometheus-compatible metrics systems (VictoriaMetrics, Thanos, etc.). </span></span></span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-28" data-path-to-node="8,3,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="8,3,0,1"><span class="citation-61">Advanced experience with tracing systems (Grafana Tempo, Jaeger) and log aggregation platforms (Loki, Elasticsearch, Google BigQuery). </span></span></span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-29" data-path-to-node="8,4,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="8,4,0,1"><span class="citation-60">Expert-level proficiency in cloud infrastructure (GCP strongly preferred) and Kubernetes architecture. </span></span></span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-30" data-path-to-node="8,5,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="8,5,0,1"><span class="citation-59">Strong software engineering skills in Go, Python, or similar languages for building cloud-native tooling. </span></span></span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-31" data-path-to-node="8,6,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><span data-path-to-node="8,6,0,1"><span class="citation-58">Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction across organizational boundaries. </span></span></span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"> <p id="p-rc_b48662330d2ba3a5-32" data-path-to-node="8,7,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,7,0,1"><span class="citation-57"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Preferred certifications: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).</span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.</span></div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"> </div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);"><strong>Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.</strong></span></div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"> </div> <h1 class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">Why job seekers choose Geotab:</span></h1> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"> <p><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Flex working arrangements</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Home office reimbursement program</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Baby bonus & parental leave top up program</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Online learning and networking opportunities</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Electric vehicle purchase incentive program</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Competitive medical and dental benefits</span><br><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Retirement savings program</span></p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only</span></strong></p> </div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-1spul5l"> <h1 class="MuiGrid-root css-1j4zddb"><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">How we work:</span></h1> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!</span></div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"> </div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Geotab verifies candidates' eligibility to work in the United States through<a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf"> E-Verify</a>, an internet-based system operated by<a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf"> U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services</a>.</span></div> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"> </div> <h1 class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"><span style="color: rgb(37, 71, 123);">Other employment statements:</span></h1> <div class="MuiGrid-root css-17v2lcf"> <p><span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140);">Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.</span></p> <span style="color: rgb(102, 120, 140); font-size: 8pt;">We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Klaus Boeckers at HRCompliance@geotab.com. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's<a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf"> Know Your Rights poster</a>. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our <a href="https://www.geotab.com/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a>. Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uE3uV2SSp0YnYx4utU9QdhN8Q_RzqMphI_pVJyVWQn8/edit?tab=t.0">here</a> to read our Privacy Notice. </span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.</p></div><div class="title">Hiring Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$116,400</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$155,300 USD</span></div></div></div>