Remote Automotive Embedded Engineer - C/C++ & RTOS Expert

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automotive Embedded Software Engineer to drive safety-critical software development from any approved location. The role focuses on designing, coding, testing, and integrating embedded software for ISO 26262-compliant automotive systems, with emphasis on reliability and performance.

The successful candidate will work with a global team to deliver safety features such as ABS, ESC and ADAS, using C/C++ in RTOS environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in embedded software development, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN).
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for automotive safety systems (e.g., ABS, ESC, ADAS features).
• Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code in C/C++.
• Implement software according to safety standards such as ISO 26262.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests for embedded software components.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions.
• Contribute to the documentation of software designs and requirements.
• Stay current with advancements in embedded systems and automotive safety technology.
• Work effectively within a remote team and contribute to project success.

Skills

C/C++ programming

RTOS

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

CAN

LIN

Debugging tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automotive Embedded Software Engineer to drive safety-critical software development from any approved location. The role focuses on designing, coding, testing, and integrating embedded software for ISO 26262-compliant automotive systems, with emphasis on reliability and performance.

The successful candidate will work with a global team to deliver safety features such as ABS, ESC and ADAS, using C/C++ in RTOS environments.