Aftermarket Automotive Protocol & Binary Systems Architect

2 hours, 53 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Salvo Software

Salvo Software

Salvo Software specializes in providing custom software development solutions, including team scaling and management, to help businesses create strategic products efficiently and affordably.

Internet Software & Services
11-50
Founded 2017

Description

  • Analyze ECU, TCU, and PCM firmware binaries through manual hex deconstruction and custom checksum calculations.
  • Troubleshoot and implement communication stacks for UDS, J1939, and OEM-specific vehicle protocols.
  • Analyze CAN logs and use sniffer tools to diagnose communication and timing issues.
  • Review C code and collaborate with embedded developers on firmware problem-solving and secure bootloaders.
  • Develop cloud-based C# services that interact with vehicle control modules.
  • Act as a systems architect for cloud features that integrate with low-level vehicle systems.
  • Perform vehicle reverse engineering work on complex diagnostic and firmware data.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional experience in automotive software engineering, with a heavy focus on the aftermarket or performance tuning sectors.
  • Hands-on experience with proprietary diagnostic protocols and systems for Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Polaris.
  • Strong understanding of CAN bus communication, UDS, J1939, and OBD-II diagnostic standards.
  • Proficiency with hardware interfaces such as PCAN, Kvaser, or Intrepid Control Systems Vehicle Spy.
  • Deep knowledge of ECU firmware formats including Intel Hex and Motorola S-Record.
  • Experience manually identifying and calculating checksums/CRCs.
  • Experience using disassembler tools such as OlyDBG or Ida Pro.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent deep-level professional experience in automotive reverse engineering.
  • Must be based in the United States for time-zone alignment and real-time collaboration.

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