Junior Firmware Engineer (Automotive Aftermarket)

About Salvo Software

Salvo Software is a dynamic, innovative, engineering-focused company at the forefront of advanced diagnostics. We are dedicated to building state-of-the-art tools and systems that drive the future of automotive and powersports technology. We pride ourselves on a culture of technical excellence, constant innovation, and a collaborative environment where bright minds solve complex challenges in software, hardware, and embedded systems. Join us in shaping the next generation of connected diagnostic solutions.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Automotive Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer eager to develop deep expertise in automotive protocols and embedded systems. You will assist senior engineers in integrating complex software and hardware components and contribute to the development of cloud-connected embedded devices.

• Assist in the design and implementation of solutions involving core automotive protocols (e.g., CAN, UDS, OBD-II).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support the seamless integration of hardware, firmware, and software components.
• Contribute to low-level firmware development for embedded systems under supervision.
• Perform basic software debugging and assist senior engineers with troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Work on implementing support for new device features for our cloud-connected automotive diagnostic scan tool.
• Write clean, well-defined code, ensure quality, and maintain proper technical documentation.

Requirements

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 0-3 years of hands-on experience in software and firmware development roles (or recent graduate with strong relevant internship/project experience).
• Familiarity with automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Proficiency with C programming.
• Working knowledge of essential automotive protocols (CAN, UDS, OBD-II).
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded systems.
• Basic experience with low-level communication protocols such as I2C, UART, and SPI.
• Basic software debugging skills and eagerness to learn about working with cloud-connected devices.

Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience with power sports vehicles, such as Polaris.
• Knowledge of additional automotive protocols such as J1939, K-LINE, and J2534.
• Expertise in STM32 microcontroller programming.
• Experience with boot code, low-level OS code, device drivers, and IO devices.
• Understanding of ARM architecture, particularly M4 and A9.
• Strong foundational knowledge of hardware and firmware interaction and development lifecycles.