Automotive Software Integration Engineer — Connected Vehicles

BMW Group South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,600 - 2,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical aid

Life insurance

Performance-based bonus

Meal subsidies

Employee car scheme

Job summary

BMW Group South Africa is seeking an Automotive Software Integration Specialist in Pretoria to lead software integration across vehicle ECUs and ensure real-time embedded performance.

The role demands 5+ years of experience, a BSc in Computer Science or Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering, and strong expertise in C/C++, RTOS, AUTOSAR, and HiL/SiL testing. Join our R&D team shaping next-gen connected vehicles in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field is mandatory.
• Master’s degree in Embedded Systems or Automotive Engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and testing of complex software components within the vehicle’s ECUs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve software-hardware interface issues during prototyping.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts to validate software performance.
• Analyze system logs to identify and troubleshoot software bugs in real-time embedded environments.
• Ensure all software integrations comply with ISO 26262 automotive safety standards.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

CAN

LIN

Automotive Ethernet

RTOS

AUTOSAR

HiL/SiL testing

Debugging

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Mechatronics Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Embedded/Automotive (adv)

Tools

Automotive ECUs

Job description

BMW Group South Africa is seeking an Automotive Software Integration Specialist in Pretoria to lead software integration across vehicle ECUs and ensure real-time embedded performance.

The role demands 5+ years of experience, a BSc in Computer Science or Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering, and strong expertise in C/C++, RTOS, AUTOSAR, and HiL/SiL testing. Join our R&D team shaping next-gen connected vehicles in South Africa.