Vehicle Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Software Development
Python, C++ Developer, Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT
We are looking for a
curious, technically driven Vehicle Software Engineer
to join a specialist automotive engineering team working across
ECU reverse engineering, calibration research, embedded tooling and tuning development
.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys complex technical challenges, working at a low level with vehicle software, and turning analysis into practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Reverse engineer automotive binary files and analyse firmware using
IDA Pro and/or Ghidra
. - Investigate ECM/TCM/PCM behaviour, calibration tables, tuning parameters and map-switching logic.
- Work with
Tri Core, PowerPC and multicore automotive architectures
. - Develop tools, scripts and automation usingC/C++, C# and Python
. - Work with
CAN, UDS, CCP/XCP and KWP
2000
. - Use automotive programming, flashing, diagnostics, data logging and calibration tools.
- Research and develop software/hardware access methods for modern vehicle control modules.
- Contribute to engineering projects, document technical findings and support junior engineers where required.
You’ll ideally have4+ years’ experience
in software reverse engineering, embedded systems, automotive electronics or a related discipline.
You should have:
- Strong assembly language and embedded systems knowledge.
- Hands-on experience with
IDA Pro and/or Ghidra
. - StrongC/C++, C# and Python
programming skills. - Experience with automotive communications, diagnostics and ECU tooling.
- A structured, analytical approach and the ability to work independently.
- A
resilient, tenacious and curious mindset
, with a genuine passion for solving difficult technical problems.
Experience in
automotive tuning, calibration, diagnostics, flashing or data logging
would be highly advantageous.
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Pension and healthcare package
- Life insurance
- 25 days' UK holiday plus bank holidays
- Technical training and career development
- Opportunity to travel to the
US headquarters - Visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates
- Relocation support available for overseas candidates
If you’re an engineer who loves understanding
what really happens inside a modern vehicle ECU
, and you want to work on challenging automotive technology at a deep technical level, this could be the opportunity for you.
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