Permanent

Vehicle Software Engineer

Job Opportunity Details
Vehicle Software EngineerPermanent
Vehicle Software EngineerLetchworth Garden City, UK
Vehicle Software Engineer
Vehicle Software EngineerCompetitive
Vehicle Software EngineerOnsite
Vehicle Software EngineerNG-7701-1

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 TriCore, PowerPC and multicore automotive architectures.
  • Develop tools, scripts and automation using C/C++, C# and Python.
  • Work with CAN, UDS, CCP/XCP and KWP2000.
  • 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.

About You

You’ll ideally have 4+ 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.
  • Strong C/C++, C# and Python programming skills.
  • Experience with automotive communications, diagnostics and ECU tooling.
  • A structured, analytical approach and the ability to work independently.
  • 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.

What’s on Offer

  • 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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