Data Scientist (Privacy Engineering)

Who we are:
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, Twitter or Facebook. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
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Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Data Scientist (Privacy Engineering) who will explore and examine data from multiple sources in order to design and construct new data modelling processes using prototypes, algorithms, predictive models, and custom analyses. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
As a Data Scientist (Privacy Engineering) your key area of responsibility will be to continually assess and reassess the data from a motivated intruder attack perspective to ensure that aggregated and anonymized data-sets cannot be re-identified and to improve anonymization algorithms including residential domicile detection and route obfuscation. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical and project management skills with an ability to identify needs, develop effective solutions, and manage projects through completion.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Evaluate and optimize pipelines and architecture to ensure data flows remain privacy compliant.
• Stress-test existing privacy controls and filters to demonstrate effectiveness and look for opportunities to modify controls and filters to improve the balance between data protection and data utilization. 
• Design models and data transformations to develop advanced encryption and anonymization techniques for Geotab’s PII and geo-spatial datasets.
• Build and conduct motivated intruder attacks on aggregate datasets and further developing Geotab’s innovative anonymization techniques for geo-spatial data.
• Conducting technical investigations in the event of a data incident.
• Research and develop methodologies and strategies to encrypt and anonymize data.
• Research and keep up to date on data privacy/protection best practices from a technical perspective. 

What you’ll bring to this role:

• BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, privacy engineering or related field of study. 
• 3-5 years experience as a Data Scientist or a similar role.
• Thorough knowledge of Python and SQL.
• Thorough knowledge of Big Data tools and Data Mining/Warehousing Programs (e.g. Google BigQuery). 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to influence without authority.
• Highly motivated to contribute and grow within a complex area of emerging importance.
• Data literacy: finding and managing data, cleansing data, manipulating data.

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.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Work from home and flex work arrangementsBaby bonus & parental leave top up programOnline learning and networking opportunitiesElectric vehicle purchase incentive programCompetitive 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 first 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. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.