Automotive Software Developer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Flexible work schedule

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Software Developer to join the remote engineering team. The role focuses on developing software for automotive systems, including connectivity, diagnostics, and driver assistance, with collaboration across senior engineers and product teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, 1–3 years in software development (embedded preferred), and strong coding skills in C++, Java, Python, or C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in software development, preferably with embedded systems exposure.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, Python or C#.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Remote work ability and strong communication in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software for automotive systems.
• Collaborate on software design, feature implementation, and bug fixes.
• Write clean, maintainable code following coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge.
• Assist in integration of software components with hardware and other modules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes in a remote framework.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Automotive Software Developer to join their expanding engineering team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is focused on contributing to the development of innovative software solutions that enhance the functionality and user experience of modern vehicles, covering areas like connectivity, diagnostics, and driver assistance systems. You will work collaboratively with senior engineers and product teams to design, code, test, and implement software components. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software development principles and a keen interest in the automotive industry, seeking the flexibility and focus offered by a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software applications for automotive systems using specified programming languages.
• Collaborate with team members on software design, feature implementation, and bug fixing.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, identify potential issues, and share knowledge.
• Assist in the integration of software components with hardware and other system modules.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and tools within a remote framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in software development, preferably with exposure to embedded systems.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C++, Java, Python, or C#.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong desire to learn about automotive software.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The advantage of a fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on exciting projects at the forefront of automotive technology.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• A positive and inclusive remote work culture.