Software Engineer (Reverse Engineering) – Automotive ECU (Skead)

Software Engineer (Reverse Engineering) – Automotive ECU (Skead)

30 Jul
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CA Tuning
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Skead

30 Jul

CA Tuning

Skead

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to work on automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). This role focuses on reverse engineering and decompiling binaries, reverse engineering , modifying existing source code, embedded C/C++ development, firmware analysis, of automotive software systems. This Candidate should also have a Pasion for Vehicle Modifications. Our company focuses on Decompiling Binaries and adding/altering Source code, to bring new vehicle features to market. This is not your typical software engineering environment.

***The candidate MUST have previous "Reverse Engineering" experience. You will be tested on your abilities before being a selected candidate***

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze and reverse engineer ECU firmware and binaries.
- Add Custom Code (Patch Os) for additional Features within a vehicle calibration without existing source code.
- Use reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and similar
- Understand and document ECU behavior where source code is unavailable
- Debug low-level software interacting directly with vehicle hardware
- Work with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
- Support diagnostics, calibration, and customization workflows
- Collaborate with hardware, calibration, and testing teams
- Produce clear technical documentation and reverse engineering reports
- Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ software for automotive ECUs
- Design and Develop Software to aid with Microcontroller Flashing




- Software Design/API Software design experience is also a huge plus.

Required Qualifications

- Ability to read and understand disassembly/assembly language

Understanding of microcontroller decompiled architectures (ARM, PowerPC, TriCore, etc.)

- Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++
- Experience working with automotive ECUs architectures
- Hands-on reverse engineering experience using IDA Pro, Ghidra, or equivalent tools
- Experience with CAN bus analysis and diagnostics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make flow charts based on decompiled system logic

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with bootloaders, flashing, and calibration tools
- Ability to read and understand Low level disassembly/assembly language
- Knowledge of firmware security, encryption, or anti-tamper mechanisms
- Experience with tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, or similar
- Background in performance tuning, ECU modification, or vehicle security research
- Website API Integration to local machine software

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation
- Work on advanced, real-world automotive ECU systems
- Technically challenging and impactful projects
- Cooperative engineering environment
- Flexible work arrangements where applicable

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief summary of your experience working with automotive ECUs and reverse engineering.

Job Types: Full-time, Part time

Pay: $25.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

- In office parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Software Engineer (Reverse Engineering) – Automotive ECU (Skead)
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