Lead Automotive Embedded Systems Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 2,953,000 - 4,102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonus potential

Medical coverage

Annual leave

Career development

Global collaboration

Professional training support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Automotive Embedded Systems Architect to spearhead the design and evolution of our clients' in-vehicle software architectures. This fully remote role offers the chance to shape automotive electronics while leading distributed engineering teams.

You will define high-level system designs, ensure seamless ECU integration, establish best practices for embedded development, and guide technical direction to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure automotive

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Computer or Electrical Engineering (PhD a plus).
• 8+ years in automotive embedded design and development.
• Deep knowledge of automotive ECUs and protocols (CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Automotive Ethernet).
• Experience with AUTOSAR standards and tools.
• Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for automotive embedded systems, considering performance, scalability, safety, and security.
• Develop system-level design specifications for new automotive features and functionalities.
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and hardware engineers to translate requirements into robust architectural designs.
• Establish coding standards and development best practices for embedded software development.
• Evaluate technologies, tools, and methodologies for embedded system development.
• Oversee integration of software modules and ensure ECU compatibility.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to embedded teams.
• Stay current with automotive standards and emerging technologies.

Skills

Embedded systems

CAN/LIN/ETH

AUTOSAR

Leadership

Remote collaboration

System modeling

UDS

Education

Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Linux

QNX

RTOS

AUTOSAR tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Automotive Embedded Systems Architect to spearhead the design and evolution of their advanced in-vehicle software architectures. This is a pivotal role within a fully remote team, offering the chance to shape the future of automotive electronics. You will be responsible for defining the high-level system designs, ensuring seamless integration of various ECUs and software components, and establishing best practices for embedded development across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical understanding of automotive systems, a strategic mindset, and excellent leadership capabilities. This remote position requires a self-motivated individual who can effectively communicate and collaborate with distributed engineering teams. You will play a crucial role in guiding the technical direction, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of our automotive platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to influence critical architectural decisions and drive technological advancements in a fast-paced industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for automotive embedded systems, considering factors like performance, scalability, safety, and security.


• Develop system-level design specifications for new automotive features and functionalities.


• Collaborate closely with product managers, software engineers, and hardware engineers to translate requirements into robust architectural designs.


• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices for embedded software development.


• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and methodologies for embedded system development.


• Oversee the integration of various software modules and ensure compatibility across different ECUs.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to embedded software engineering teams.


• Analyze complex system issues and provide architectural guidance for their resolution.


• Stay current with automotive industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies, and assess their impact on the architecture.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; PhD is a plus.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive embedded systems design and development.


• Extensive experience in defining and implementing complex software architectures for automotive ECUs.


• Deep knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet) and diagnostic standards (e.g., UDS).


• Strong understanding of embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX, RTOS) and their configuration.


• Experience with AUTOSAR standards and tools.


• Proficiency in system modeling and simulation tools.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Proven leadership abilities and experience managing technical teams.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration package with significant bonus potential.


• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.


• Opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement.


• Exposure to pioneering automotive technologies and projects.


• Fully remote work setup allowing for global collaboration.


• A culture that fosters innovation and technical excellence.


• Support for professional certifications and training.