Remote Aftermarket Automotive Protocol & Binary Systems Architect

Description:

• Salvo Software is seeking a hands-on engineer, referred to as a "Developer-Hacker," with expertise in both low-level vehicle systems and high-level software development.
• The role involves acting as a systems architect, developing cloud features that interact with vehicle control modules, processing firmware binaries, and performing complex checksum validations.
• Key responsibilities include analyzing ECU/TCU/PCM firmware binaries, performing manual hex deconstruction, and implementing custom checksum (CRC) calculations.
• The engineer will troubleshoot and implement communication stacks for UDS (ISO 14229), J1939, and OEM-specific protocols across diverse vehicle platforms.
• The position requires analyzing CAN logs and using sniffer tools such as Vehicle Spy, PCAN, or CANalyzer to diagnose complex communication and timing issues.
• The role also involves reviewing C code and collaborating with embedded developers to assist with firmware-related problem-solving and secure bootloaders.
• Candidates should have 7+ years of professional experience in automotive software engineering, particularly in the aftermarket or performance tuning sectors.
• Essential hands-on experience with proprietary diagnostic protocols and systems for Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Polaris is required.
• A strong understanding of CAN bus communication, UDS, J1939, and OBD-II diagnostic standards is necessary, along with proficiency with hardware interfaces like PCAN, Kvaser, or Intrepid Control Systems (Vehicle Spy).
• Candidates must possess deep knowledge of ECU firmware formats (Intel Hex, Motorola S-Record), the ability to manually identify and calculate checksums/CRCs, and experience using disassembler programs such as OlyDBG or Ida Pro.
• The position requires candidates to be based in the United States for time-zone alignment for real-time collaboration and engineering ticket support.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent deep-level professional experience in automotive reverse engineering is required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of professional experience in automotive software engineering, focusing on the aftermarket or performance tuning sectors.
• Essential hands-on experience with proprietary diagnostic protocols and systems for Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Polaris is required.
• A strong understanding of CAN bus communication, UDS, J1939, and OBD-II diagnostic standards is necessary.
• Proficiency with hardware interfaces like PCAN, Kvaser, or Intrepid Control Systems (Vehicle Spy) is required.
• Candidates should have deep knowledge of ECU firmware formats (Intel Hex, Motorola S-Record) and the ability to manually identify and calculate checksums/CRCs.
• Experience using disassembler programs such as OlyDBG or Ida Pro is necessary.
• Candidates must be based in the United States to ensure time-zone alignment for real-time collaboration and engineering ticket support.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent deep-level professional experience in automotive reverse engineering is required.

Benefits:

• Salvo Software offers a collaborative, hands-on environment where engineers can have a direct impact on the aftermarket industry.
• The company is focused on driving the future of automotive technology by building innovative cloud and diagnostic solutions.
• Employees will have the opportunity to work on complex challenges at the intersection of embedded systems and cloud services.
• The role provides the chance to blend cutting-edge cloud development with the intricacies of vehicle reverse engineering.