Automotive Embedded Software Developer

Placements24; Queenstown; Ibrido; NZD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Medical aid and provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Career growth

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Embedded Software Developer to join a leading automotive components manufacturer in Queenstown. You will design, develop, and implement embedded software for ECUs using C/C++, with a strong RTOS background and keen debugging capabilities.

This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, enabling work on advanced automotive systems while coordinating with hardware engineers to ensure robust interfaces and system integrity.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of embedded software development experience, with automotive exposure.
• Proficient in C and C++ and familiar with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, QNX).
• Understanding of microcontrollers and automotive comms (CAN/LIN) advantageous.

Mansioni

• Develop embedded software for automotive ECUs using C/C++.
• Implement and optimize RTOS functionalities.
• Design and implement drivers for hardware peripherals.
• Write and maintain design specs and user manuals.
• Perform unit and integration testing to ensure quality.
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded software on target hardware.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware–software interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to coding standards.

Conoscenze

C/C++

RTOS

CAN/LIN

Embedded systems

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leader in automotive component manufacturing, is looking for a talented Automotive Embedded Software Developer to join their team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. This role utilizes a hybrid work model, offering a blend of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing embedded software for automotive electronic control units (ECUs). This position requires strong programming skills in C/C++, a solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), and a passion for automotive technology. You will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that power modern vehicles, ensuring functionality, safety, and performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within the automotive sector and work on exciting embedded systems projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for automotive ECUs using C/C++.


• Implement and optimize real-time operating systems (RTOS) functionalities.


• Design and implement drivers for various hardware peripherals.


• Write and maintain software documentation, including design specifications and user manuals.


• Perform unit testing and integration testing to ensure software quality and reliability.


• Debug and troubleshoot embedded software issues on target hardware.


• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and implement hardware-software interfaces.


• Participate in code reviews and adhere to coding standards and best practices.


• Stay updated on the latest embedded systems technologies and automotive standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded software development, with exposure to the automotive industry.


• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.


• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, QNX, or similar.


• Understanding of microcontrollers and embedded system architectures.


• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) is advantageous.


• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Good communication and teamwork abilities, effective in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund contributions.


• Opportunities for professional development and further certifications.


• Exposure to advanced automotive embedded systems.


• A supportive and collaborative hybrid work environment.


• Career growth prospects within a reputable organization.