Aftermarket Automotive Protocol & Binary Systems Architect

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Job status

Permanent

Location

Salvo Software
San Francisco, CA, United States

Workplace

On site

Job Description

About Salvo Software

Salvo Software pioneers the future of automotive tech with innovative cloud and diagnostic solutions for safer, smarter, and more connected vehicles. Join a team solving complex embedded and cloud system challenges in a collaborative and impactful environment.

Role Overview

We're seeking a hands-on "Developer-Hacker" senior engineer with expertise in low-level vehicle systems and cloud development. Architect cloud features interacting with vehicle control modules, process ECU firmware binaries, and perform checksum validations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reverse engineer ECU/TCU/PCM firmware binaries and implement custom checksum calculations.
  • Master communication protocols including UDS, J1939, and OEM specifics.
  • Analyze CAN logs and diagnose complex communication issues using industry tools.
  • Collaborate on embedded firmware problems and secure bootloader solutions.

Requirements

  • 7+ years in automotive software engineering, aftermarket/performance focus.
  • Hands-on experience with Ford, GM, Stellantis, Polaris diagnostic protocols.
  • Strong knowledge of CAN bus, UDS, J1939, OBD-II and hardware interfaces (PCAN, Kvaser, Vehicle Spy).
  • Expertise in ECU firmware formats and using disassembler tools.
  • US-based for time-zone aligned collaboration.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or automotive reverse engineering.

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Salvo Software

Salvo Software

🚗 Exciting senior-level opportunity at Salvo Software for an automotive protocol & binary systems architect! Work at the cutting edge of vehicle diagnostic technologies, reverse engineering ECU firmware, and cloud service development. If you have 7+ years experience with OEM protocols and enjoy hands-on engineering with modern tools, join us to impact the future of automotive software in a collaborative US-based environment! 🌟

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