Network Engineer

A career with EROAD offers the unique opportunity to work in a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of in-vehicle technology, enhancing road safety, productivity, and reducing environmental impact. EROAD's mission is to deliver intelligence you can trust, for a better world tomorrow.

What We're Looking For:
Are you seeking a hands-on engineering role in a dynamic global business? We’re looking for a Network Engineer to join our team in a vital technical position within EROAD’s New Zealand operation. This role suits a resourceful technical professional with an electrical engineering, computer engineering, or embedded systems background, who enjoys problem-solving and working with real-world connected devices, servers, and IoT infrastructure that support thousands of vehicles worldwide.

About the Role:
As EROAD expands globally, we require a Network Engineer to help maintain, troubleshoot, and support our legacy vehicle telematics systems and their backend server infrastructure. You will play a critical part in ensuring reliable operation for over 27,000 field-deployed devices, along with assisting in the transition to next-generation solutions. Responsibilities include daily maintenance of Linux-based backend systems, hands-on troubleshooting in both hardware and firmware, fieldwork with installers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize system reliability and performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to keep critical legacy systems operating, while also adding value to our future fleet solutions. Please see the attached Job Description to know more about the role.

Join us in a key technical role where your contribution ensures the continued success and reliability of EROAD’s vehicle fleet management infrastructure.

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining, diagnosing, and restoring backend systems supporting our legacy vehicle telematics units
• Providing hands-on troubleshooting for hardware, firmware, and server-side issues
• Participating in field installations and upgrades, including unit replacements for customers world-wide
• Modifying and supporting embedded code (C/C++) and server software to resolve operational issues and ensure system continuity
• Documenting procedures and sharing knowledge across teams
• Collaborating with engineering and support teams to ensure effective fleet management and reliable data delivery
• Supporting transition efforts from legacy systems to newer-generation solutions

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with embedded systems, Linux servers, or vehicle telematics devices highly desirable
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with hardware, firmware, and networking
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded and server-side programming
• Hands-on experience with field hardware installation, support, or integration
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Practical understanding of vehicle electrical systems and IoT connectivity

Why You’ll Love Working at EROAD:
EROAD is a true Kiwi success story in the tech sector! Publicly listed since 2012, we are represented on the NZX and ASX, and continue to grow rapidly across NZ, Australia, and the USA.

At EROAD, we value diversity and are a multicultural company with employees from all over the world. We are committed to investing in our people, demonstrated through our funded medical insurance plans, unlimited sick leave, recognition programs, EAP offerings, and more. EROAD fosters a sense of community and belonging through fun and collaborative workplace initiatives.

In our Albany office, we offer free on-site parking, are in close proximity to Albany bus station, and encourage flexible working.

Join EROAD and be part of an organisation in growth mode. Your skills and expertise will make a significant impact. We are going places, and we would love you to join us. We can't wait to hear from you!

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