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Telematics Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Senior Engineer - OT Enablement

Plano, TX · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Senior Engineer - OT Enablement Job Location: Plano, Tx Job Type: Contract ... Experience in automotive Telematics ECU Connected Car * Deep Automotive Domain knowledge * Strong ...

GenAI Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$120 - $190/hr

You will partner with data engineers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to turn telematics, maintenance, and operations data into decisions our customers and operators can act on.

The PCB Design Engineer develops high-quality printed circuit boards for advanced engine controllers, fuel systems, battery management systems, and telematics applications. This role collaborates ...

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How much do telematics engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for telematics engineer in Texas is $40.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.86 and $45.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a telematics engineer do?

A Telematics Engineer designs, develops, and maintains systems that integrate telecommunications and informatics to enable vehicle tracking, fleet management, and remote diagnostics. They work with GPS, wireless communication, and IoT technologies to enhance vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. Their responsibilities include configuring telematics hardware, developing software solutions, analyzing data for insights, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a telematics engineer?

To thrive as a Telematics Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, with expertise in embedded systems, networking, and data analytics. Familiarity with telematics platforms, GPS technology, vehicle diagnostics tools, and relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and troubleshoot complex systems. These skills are essential for developing, maintaining, and optimizing telematics solutions that enhance vehicle connectivity and data-driven decision-making.

What are the most commonly searched types of Telematics Engineer jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Telematics Engineer jobs in Texas are:

Infographic showing various Telematics Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,702 per year, or $40.7 per hour.

Staff Data Engineer - Telematics Data Products

General Motors

Austin, TX • On-site

$160 - $212/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


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Staff Data Engineer – Telematics Data ProductsSkip to main content#Staff Data Engineer – Telematics Data Products page is loaded## Staff Data Engineer – Telematics Data ProductsApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Austin, Texas, United States of America: Warren, Michigan, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-202614956**Job Description**## This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren Global Technical Center or Austin Technical Center three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business if more than 3 days].## ## **The Role**We're looking for a hands-on Staff Data Engineer to build the next generation of telematics data products that power analytics, AI, and decision-making across the enterprise.This role sits at the intersection of data architecture, analytics, and platform engineering. Success isn't measured by pipelines alone—it's about creating trusted, reusable, analytics-ready data products that make complex telemetry data easier to discover, understand, and use at scale.You'll help define the foundational datasets, shared metrics, and curated data products that enable teams across engineering, product, quality, safety, and operations to unlock value from connected vehicle data.## **What You'll Do*** Design and build reusable telematics data products that make analytics faster, simpler, and more scalable across the enterprise* Design canonical data products that make telematics data easier to understand, join, and reuse* Build curated analytics-ready datasets that standardize metrics, aggregations, and business logic across teams* Turn repeated analytical work into scalable, reusable data products* Use data usage patterns and adoption signals to help prioritize the data product roadmap* Design and implement scalable solutions in Azure Databricks* Improve performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency* Enable self-service analytics by making data easier to discover, trust, and consume* Build data products that support analytics, machine learning, and AI use casesThis is an opportunity to help define how a large-scale telematics platform supports analytics, AI, and enterprise decision-making. The data products you build will help teams answer questions such as:* How many miles were driven with Super Cruise last week?* Which vehicle signals are most correlated with battery-related warranty events?* How are connected services performing across vehicle programs?* What emerging trends are appearing across EV systems, charging, and battery health?* Which ADAS and safety systems are generating the highest diagnostic or service activity?* Where should the next wave of EV charging infrastructure be deployed?* How can telemetry data improve product quality, warranty performance, and future vehicle development?You'll help move the organization from custom analytics and duplicated logic toward trusted, reusable data products that scale across the enterprise.## **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field* 8+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics platforms, including experience operating at a senior or staff level with responsibility for architecture, technical direction, and cross-team impact* Deep hands-on experience with Databricks* Strong data modeling, semantic design, and data architecture skills* Expertise in SQL, Spark, and distributed data processing* Experience designing solutions for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization* Strong understanding of how analysts, engineers, data scientists, and ML practitioners consume data* Experience working with IoT, telemetry, event-stream, or sensor data* Experience enabling AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics through governed and reusable data products* Builder mindset with strong technical judgment and a bias toward simplification**What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)*** Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, or a related discipline* Ability to think deeply about:* How data should be modeled* How analytics should work* How reusable data products should be designed* How platform capabilities can reduce duplication and wasted effort* How usage patterns should drive future investmentsThis job may be eligible for relocation benefits.Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.**Compensation:*** The expected base compensation for this role is: $160,200 - $211,950. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.* Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.* Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

Industry

Transportation equipment manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908