Hybrid Automotive Embedded Software Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career growth opportunities

Modern development tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Embedded Software Developer in Klerksdorp, North West. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, focusing on designing, developing, testing, and deploying embedded software for automotive ECUs using C/C++.

You will work with RTOS, CAN/LIN, and various hardware peripherals in a dynamic automotive environment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE and has 3+ years in embedded automotive software, with strong debugging and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of embedded software development experience in automotive applications.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, QNX or similar.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C.
• Knowledge of debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes).
• Understanding of SDLC and development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork for a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded software for automotive ECUs using C/C++.
• Design and integrate software modules for RTOS.
• Implement and test software drivers for various hardware peripherals.
• Work with CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet protocols.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging of embedded software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and specifications.
• Participate in code reviews and improve software quality and efficiency.
• Document software designs, implementations, and test procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in embedded automotive software.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

RTOS

CAN

LIN

SPI

I2C

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

UDS (diagnostic standards)

Software debugging

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FreeRTOS

QNX

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Embedded Software Developer in Klerksdorp, North West. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, focusing on designing, developing, testing, and deploying embedded software for automotive ECUs using C/C++.

You will work with RTOS, CAN/LIN, and various hardware peripherals in a dynamic automotive environment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE and has 3+ years in embedded automotive software, with strong debugging and