Vehicle Data Engineer

We’re IntelliShift, a rapidly growing B2B SaaS company with 20 years of expertise in fleet management technology. IntelliShift is the fleet intelligence platform for safety and operations teams, and we empower construction, utilities, field services, and last mile delivery businesses to make the intelligent shift from siloed data using point solutions, to one simple, powerful platform.  IntelliShift provides these customers with a level of insight they’ve never had before to improve safety, establish next generation operational efficiency, and make intelligent decisions every day. Our consistent, organic growth plus a recent $70M investment has accelerated the expansion of our fantastic team and we are currently seeking to add a highly-skilled Vehicle Data Engineer.

As a Vehicle Data Engineer, you will play a critical part in unlocking the power of vehicle data by specializing in Electronic Control Unit (ECU) communication and a variety of communication protocols including J1708, J1939 (Jbus) at both 250kbps and 500kbps baud rates, OBDII, J1850, K-Line, SW-CAN, MS-CAN, and ISO9141. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining systems that extract valuable insights from vehicle sensor data, enabling us to deliver next-generation telematics data. 

This is a full-time, remote, US-based salaried position with travel to our NY HQ and/or customer sites.

What you will do:

• Design and develop efficient data pipelines for ingesting and processing raw vehicle data from various ECUs. 
• Expertise in J1708, J1939 (Jbus) communication protocol, including message decoding, parameter identification, and signal processing, at both 250kbps and 500kbps baud rates. 
• Possess a strong understanding of OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics) data standards and protocols. 
• Familiarity with J1850, K-Line, SW-CAN (Single Wire CAN), MS-CAN (Medium Speed CAN), and ISO9141 communication protocols (a plus). 
• Work closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of data acquisition systems into vehicles. 
• Analyze and troubleshoot data quality issues, ensuring accurate and reliable data for downstream applications. 
• Collaborate with Firmware Engineers to define data requirements and support the development of data-driven features. 
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in vehicle communication protocols and telematics technologies. 
• Document technical processes and maintain clear and concise code for future maintenance and scalability. 
• Become the subject matter expert (SME) on current and future automotive standards (OEM specific, SAE, ISO, etc) along with in-depth knowledge of Samsara’s ecosystem.

What you'll need to do it:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in vehicle data engineering or a similar role. 
• Proven experience with J1708, J1939 (Jbus) communication protocols, including experience with both 250kbps and 500kbps baud rates. 
• Strong understanding of OBDII data standards and protocols. 
• Familiarity with J1850, K-Line, SW-CAN (Single Wire CAN), MS-CAN (Medium Speed CAN), and ISO9141 communication protocols. 
• Experience with data pipelines, data ingestion tools, and data transformation techniques.  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 
• Willingness and availability to travel. 
• Proficient in CAN data loggers or related data acquisition systems. 
• Proficient in CAN analysis SW (Vector CANalyzer, Intrepid Vehicle Spy). 

The values you’ll live by as part of the team: 

• Embrace and Drive Change – remain nimble and forward thinking
• Think Bigger - commit to growing the organization and as an individual
• Execute with Passion and Urgency – bring your “A” game
• Be a Good Human – treat everyone with respect
• Drive Trust and Transparency – open and honest communication always
• Always Put the Customer First – maintain a customer-centric mindset

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, commensurate with experience; $90-120k. We also offer outstanding benefits to simplify the lives of our employees and show them how much we appreciate their contributions. IntelliShift provides company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees and 401K with a 4% company contribution. This is a full-time, remote, US-based salaried position with travel to our NY HQ and/or customer sites.

Click this link to get more information on the company www.IntelliShift.com