Automotive Software Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

R&D exposure

Learning & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, South Africa, seeks an Automotive Software Engineer to design and implement software for in-vehicle systems, infotainment, and connected car technology. This hybrid role blends coding with collaboration across hardware, systems, and software teams.

You will contribute to real-time embedded development, follow AUTOSAR and MISRA C/C++, and help define software requirements while building robust APIs and documentation for future automotive innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in embedded software development, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience with RTOS.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, Ethernet communication protocols.
• Experience with development tools, debugging techniques, and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy embedded software for automotive control units and infotainment systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and system architects to define software requirements.
• Implement software solutions adhering to automotive standards (AUTOSAR, MISRA C/C++).
• Develop and maintain APIs and communication protocols for inter-module interaction.
• Perform software debugging, performance tuning, and optimization for real-time embedded systems.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure software quality and reliability.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded software

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Automotive Software Engineer to join their innovative product development team in Polokwane . This hybrid role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing software solutions for in-vehicle systems, infotainment, and connected car technologies. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the creation of next-generation automotive experiences. This is a prime opportunity for a software professional passionate about the automotive sector to blend coding expertise with the exciting advancements in automotive electronics and connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy embedded software for automotive control units and infotainment systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and system architects to define software requirements and specifications.
• Implement software solutions adhering to automotive standards (e.g., AUTOSAR, MISRA C/C++).
• Develop and maintain APIs and communication protocols for inter-module and external device interaction.
• Perform software debugging, performance tuning, and optimization for real-time embedded systems.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure software quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in embedded software development, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
• Experience with software development tools, debugging techniques, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing on-site collaboration with remote development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model promoting flexibility and work-life integration.
• Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technology and R&D.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.
• A collaborative environment fostering innovation and teamwork.