Automotive Software Developer

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Modern facilities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Software Developer to join their Centurion engineering team. You will contribute to embedded software development for ECUs and infotainment systems, focusing on safety-critical features and performance.

You will work across the full software lifecycle, from requirements analysis to testing and deployment, collaborating with hardware engineers and software teammates to deliver robust, standards-compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably in automotive.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Experience with RTOS and embedded system development.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, Ethernet automotive protocols.
• Knowledge of Agile and V-model lifecycles and Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive ECUs and infotainment.
• Write clean, well-documented code following industry standards.
• Perform unit and integration testing to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements.
• Debug complex issues and drive timely solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

RTOS

Agile

V-model

Git

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/EE

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Automotive Software Developer to join their innovative engineering team in Centurion . This role is critical to the development of embedded software for next-generation automotive systems, focusing on infotainment, control units, and driver-assistance features. You will be responsible for the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to implementation, testing, and deployment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on exciting projects at the forefront of automotive technology, contributing to products that enhance driver experience and safety. The role requires a strong background in software engineering principles applied within the automotive context.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust embedded software for automotive ECUs and infotainment systems using C/C++.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to automotive software development standards and best practices.
• Perform unit testing and integration testing to ensure software reliability and performance.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and systems architects to define software requirements and specifications.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded software development, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded system development.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles (e.g., Agile, V-model) and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technologies.
• Professional development and training programs to enhance your skills.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• State-of-the-art development facilities.