Automotive ECU Embedded Systems Engineer (Senior)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & pension

Growth opportunities

Tech exposure Port Elizabeth

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive ECUs. You will work on real-time systems, develop drivers for CAN/LIN/Ethernet, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, RTOS familiarity, and microcontroller expertise, with opportunities to impact vehicle safety and user experience in a cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 6+ years in embedded software development.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS or QNX.
• Familiar with CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with microcontrollers and development tools (compilers, debuggers, JTAG).
• Knowledge of SDLC and Agile; Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software for automotive ECUs using C/C++.
• Implement and optimize firmware for various microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex).
• Develop and integrate drivers for peripherals such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C.
• Work with RTOS and bare-metal environments.
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting of embedded software issues using development tools and emulators.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving coding standards and practices.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into robust software designs.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in embedded systems and automotive electronics.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded systems

CAN/LIN/Auto Ethernet

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

JTAG debugging tools

Compiler/Debugger

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive ECUs. You will work on real-time systems, develop drivers for CAN/LIN/Ethernet, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, RTOS familiarity, and microcontroller expertise, with opportunities to impact vehicle safety and user experience in a cutting-edge