Remote Automotive Embedded Software Engineer - Safety Systems

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

About the Role

Our client is a leader in automotive safety technology and is looking for a highly skilled Remote Automotive Embedded Software Engineer. This fully remote position is critical for the development and implementation of advanced safety systems in vehicles. You will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and integrating embedded software for critical safety functions, adhering to the highest standards of reliability and performance. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of C/C++, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and embedded system development, with a specific focus on automotive safety standards like ISO 26262. This role offers the chance to work on cutting‑edge safety innovations that protect drivers and passengers worldwide, from any approved location in **South Africa**. We are seeking a detail‑oriented engineer who is passionate about creating robust software solutions for safety‑critical applications. You will collaborate closely with a global team of hardware and software engineers in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Your contributions will directly impact the safety and reliability of vehicles produced by our client's partners. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer to make a substantial contribution to automotive safety from a remote setting.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Fully remote work position, allowing you to work from **Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA** or other approved locations.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on life‑saving automotive safety technologies.
• Professional growth and development in a leading automotive safety company.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
• Contribute to making vehicles safer for everyone.
• Access to cutting‑edge development tools and resources.