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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.
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.
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 blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
ROLE
Geotab is seeking a Senior Data Platform Developer who will be building the Geotab internal machine learning and generative AI platform. This role allows all Geotab data scientists and generative AI developers to explore, train, and build machine learning models, gain access to underlying Large Language Models, and build GenAI agent applications for internal services and end customers in production. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
As a Senior Data Platform Developer, your key area of responsibility will be developing and maintaining new machine learning platforms and managing generative AI applications and agents. You will be responsible for implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting services to ensure the health of Geotab’s AI platform infrastructure, as well as enriching big data with telematics data at scale. You will need to work closely with Geotab’s data scientists and internal teams to understand data processing needs and assist with data integration for newly developed AI platforms. To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter who is keen to join an industry leader and enjoys working with complex, technical AI concepts.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Develop and maintain new machine learning platforms managing the machine learning models and generative AI applications and agents.
- Develop processes and implement logging, monitoring, and alerting services to ensure the health of Geotab’s AI platform infrastructure.
- Develop processes to enrich Geotab’s big data with telematics data at scale.
- Work with data scientists to understand data processing needs and develop infrastructure solutions to support these initiatives.
- Create and maintain documentation for architecture, requirements, and process flows.
- Support internal Geotab teams to assist with data integration with newly developed AI platforms.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Post-secondary Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software or Computer Engineering or a related field.
- 3-5 years experience in a software developer or a similar role.
- 3-5 years experience in developing production-level systems using Python 3.
- 3-5 years experience in developing and maintaining production services in one of the mainstream cloud providers such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
- 1-5 years experience in designing, building and maintaining production-level application containerization, such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
- Knowledge of fine-tuning and self-hosting vision large language models and generative AI related frameworks (Langgraph, CrewAI, LiteLLM) is a big plus.
- Experience with OpenSpec, Ralph, Agent Sandbox, and Sourcegraph is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of AI/ML platforms, such as Ray, VertexAI, Bedrock, and familiarity with Big Data environments (e.g. Google BigQuery).
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.
LOCATION
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
COMPENSATION
- Flex working arrangements
- Home office reimbursement program
- Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
- Online learning and networking opportunities
- Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
- Competitive medical and dental benefits
- Retirement savings program
The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
HOW WE WORK
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!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. 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. 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 Privacy Policy.
OTHER INFORMATION
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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
WHY JOB SEEKERS CHOOSE GEOTAB
INTRODUCTION
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.
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.
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 blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
ROLE
Geotab is seeking a Senior Data Platform Developer who will be building the Geotab internal machine learning and generative AI platform. This role allows all Geotab data scientists and generative AI developers to explore, train, and build machine learning models, gain access to underlying Large Language Models, and build GenAI agent applications for internal services and end customers in production. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
As a Senior Data Platform Developer, your key area of responsibility will be developing and maintaining new machine learning platforms and managing generative AI applications and agents. You will be responsible for implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting services to ensure the health of Geotab’s AI platform infrastructure, as well as enriching big data with telematics data at scale. You will need to work closely with Geotab’s data scientists and internal teams to understand data processing needs and assist with data integration for newly developed AI platforms. To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter who is keen to join an industry leader and enjoys working with complex, technical AI concepts.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Develop and maintain new machine learning platforms managing the machine learning models and generative AI applications and agents.
- Develop processes and implement logging, monitoring, and alerting services to ensure the health of Geotab’s AI platform infrastructure.
- Develop processes to enrich Geotab’s big data with telematics data at scale.
- Work with data scientists to understand data processing needs and develop infrastructure solutions to support these initiatives.
- Create and maintain documentation for architecture, requirements, and process flows.
- Support internal Geotab teams to assist with data integration with newly developed AI platforms.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Post-secondary Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software or Computer Engineering or a related field.
- 3-5 years experience in a software developer or a similar role.
- 3-5 years experience in developing production-level systems using Python 3.
- 3-5 years experience in developing and maintaining production services in one of the mainstream cloud providers such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
- 1-5 years experience in designing, building and maintaining production-level application containerization, such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
- Knowledge of fine-tuning and self-hosting vision large language models and generative AI related frameworks (Langgraph, CrewAI, LiteLLM) is a big plus.
- Experience with OpenSpec, Ralph, Agent Sandbox, and Sourcegraph is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of AI/ML platforms, such as Ray, VertexAI, Bedrock, and familiarity with Big Data environments (e.g. Google BigQuery).
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.
LOCATION
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
COMPENSATION
- Flex working arrangements
- Home office reimbursement program
- Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
- Online learning and networking opportunities
- Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
- Competitive medical and dental benefits
- Retirement savings program
The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
HOW WE WORK
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!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. 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. 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 Privacy Policy.
OTHER INFORMATION
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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
WHY JOB SEEKERS CHOOSE GEOTAB
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Platform Developer
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who file H-1B visa petitions for platform and infrastructure roles are far more likely to sponsor you after OPT. Focus your applications on companies with a documented history of sponsoring engineers in DevOps, SRE, or cloud platform functions.
Apply your STEM extension strategically
Platform Developer roles almost universally fall under STEM-eligible degree fields. If you hold a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, you qualify for 24 additional months of OPT, giving you up to three years total to find sponsorship.
Frame your cloud certifications prominently
AWS, GCP, and Azure certifications significantly strengthen your profile for platform roles. Employers evaluating OPT candidates want signals of technical depth. Certifications demonstrate initiative and reduce perceived onboarding risk, making sponsorship conversations easier to initiate early.
Negotiate your start date around OPT approval timing
OPT authorization can take two to five months from your I-765 filing date. Apply early and communicate your expected Employment Authorization Document approval date to hiring managers upfront. Most tech employers will hold offers for candidates with confirmed pending authorization.
Clarify sponsorship timelines before accepting offers
Some employers sponsor H-1B only after one to two years on the job. Ask directly during the offer stage whether the company participates in the H-1B lottery and at what point in your tenure they typically file. Ambiguity here has real consequences for your immigration status.
Emphasize infrastructure ownership in interviews
Platform Developer roles involve significant system design and ownership, which strengthens H-1B specialty occupation arguments. Highlight projects where you owned CI/CD pipelines, platform reliability, or cloud architecture decisions. Demonstrated technical ownership makes sponsorship paperwork more straightforward for immigration attorneys.
Platform Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Platform Developer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in almost all cases. Platform Developer roles require degrees in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or related STEM fields, all of which are on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. If your degree qualifies, you can apply for a 24-month STEM extension before your initial 12-month OPT expires, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work.
How do I find Platform Developer jobs where employers are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so every role on the platform is filtered for sponsorship openness. Searching there saves you from applying to companies that screen out OPT candidates at the resume stage. For platform and infrastructure roles specifically, look for postings that mention H-1B sponsorship or that list cloud or DevOps tools as core requirements, since those teams tend to hire internationally.
Can I switch employers during my OPT period if I'm working as a Platform Developer?
Yes, you can change employers during OPT, but your new job must be directly related to your degree field and you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. For Platform Developer roles, this usually isn't difficult to document given the clear connection to computer science and engineering degrees. Be aware that any gap between jobs counts against your 90-day unemployment limit.
What happens to my OPT status if my employer doesn't file an H-1B petition in time?
If your employer doesn't file an H-1B before your OPT expires and you haven't secured alternative status, you'll need to leave the U.S. or find another visa pathway. The H-1B lottery opens each March for an October 1 start date, so timing matters significantly. Some Platform Developers pursue O-1 visas as an alternative if they have a strong technical track record, but that requires demonstrating extraordinary ability.
Are contract or freelance Platform Developer roles allowed on OPT?
Self-employment and independent contracting are permitted on standard OPT, but the rules are strict under STEM OPT. During the 24-month STEM extension, you must have a formal employer-employee relationship with an E-Verify enrolled company. Freelance or 1099 arrangements do not satisfy STEM OPT requirements, so contract-to-hire roles structured through a staffing agency with a proper employer relationship are generally safer than direct self-employment.