Reverse Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Sign-On Bonus

Annual Retention Bonus

Relocation Assistance

401k

Private medical & Dental

PTO

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Reverse Engineer to advance automotive software engineering. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in reverse engineering, embedded systems, and automotive protocols. Responsibilities include analyzing binary files, designing software solutions, and mentoring team members. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant automotive software experience required.
• Expert skills in IDA Pro and Ghidra are essential.
• Strong proficiencies in C++, C#, and Python programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering of automotive binary files.
• Design high-quality, maintainable software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for integration.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Embedded systems

Automotive protocols

Debugging

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

C++

C#

Python

Visual Studio

Job description

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Spectrum IT Recruitment provided pay range

This range is provided by Spectrum IT Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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I help VC backed start-ups in the UK & US scale their engineering teams

Salary: $140,000 + Amazing benefits package

10% annual Bonus, Sign-On Bonus, Annual Retention Bonus, Relocation Assistance, 401k, Private medical & Dental, PTO

Sector: Automotive Embedded Systems

We are seeking an experienced Reverse Engineer to take a leading role in advancing our industry-leading vehicle calibration suite. This is a hands-on, software-focused position where you will apply your deep knowledge of reverse engineering, embedded systems, and automotive protocols to solve complex technical challenges.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performing reverse engineering of automotive binary files to extract and map calibration parameters.
• Using IDA Pro and Ghidra extensively to analyse and understand low-level software and firmware.
• Designing and implementing high-quality, maintainable software in C++, C#, Python, and assembly (x86, PPC, TriCore, Renesas SH/RH).
• Applying advanced debugging and optimisation techniques to ensure peak software performance.
• Collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software-hardware systems.
• Supporting software validation and verification to meet automotive safety and compliance standards.
• Leading and mentoring other engineers, driving best practices in reverse engineering and embedded software development.
• Contributing innovative solutions to complex problems in vehicle calibration and control systems.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Expert-level skills in IDA Pro and Ghidra (essential).
• Strong proficiency in C++, C#, Python, and assembly programming.
• Proven experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, K-Line, VPW/PWM).
• Solid understanding of engine and transmission operation.
• Skilled with automotive programming tools and development environments (Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and time management abilities.
• Track record of working independently on complex projects.
• Effective communicator with leadership and mentoring experience.

What’s on offer:

• Full relocation assistance to fund your move
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technologies with a leading industry player.

If you are passionate about reverse engineering and want to work at the forefront of automotive software innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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