Aftermarket Automotive Protocol, Binary Systems Architect

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🕒 January 20

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Salvo Software

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11 - 50 employees

🤝 B2B

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

B2B • SaaS • Enterprise

Salvo Software is a global software development company headquartered in Vancouver, WA, with near-shoring capabilities that offer a blend of international pricing and U. S. standards. The company specializes in custom software solutions, providing services such as software product development, AI-enabled applications, blockchain development, IoT, speech recognition, web application development, and business automation. Salvo Software is dedicated to helping enterprises and startups develop strategic products through agile development processes and adaptable, affordable services. Their expertise includes UI/UX design, QA and testing, embedded firmware development, and cloud application development, supporting various industries with tailored solutions like e-commerce platforms, CRM systems, and educational resource platforms.

📋 Description

• Binary Reverse Engineering: Analyze ECU/TCU/PCM firmware binaries, performing manual hex deconstruction and implementing custom checksum (CRC) calculations. • Protocol Mastery: Troubleshoot and implement communication stacks for UDS (ISO 14229), J1939, and OEM-specific protocols across diverse vehicle platforms. • Traffic Analysis: Analyze CAN logs and use sniffer tools such as Vehicle Spy, PCAN, or CANalyzer to diagnose complex communication and timing issues. • Firmware Collaboration: Review C code and collaborate with embedded developers to assist with firmware-related problem-solving and secure bootloaders.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in automotive software engineering, with a heavy focus on the aftermarket or performance tuning sectors. • OEM Expertise: Essential hands-on experience with proprietary diagnostic protocols and systems for Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Polaris. • Protocol & Hardware Knowledge: Strong understanding of CAN bus communication, UDS, J1939, and OBD-II diagnostic standards. Proficiency with hardware interfaces like PCAN, Kvaser, or Intrepid Control Systems (Vehicle Spy). • Binary Skills: 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. • Location & Availability: Must be based in the United States to ensure time-zone alignment for real-time collaboration and engineering ticket support. • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent deep-level professional experience in automotive reverse engineering.