Lead Automotive Software Architect - Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Pension plan

International travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Automotive Software Architect to steer the client's software strategy for next‑generation vehicles. This on‑site role requires deep expertise in designing robust architectures and guiding a skilled engineering team.

You will define software architecture, ensure integrity, and collaborate with hardware, systems, and product teams, applying AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, RTOS, and Automotive Ethernet to improve safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Software or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years in software development with automotive embedded focus.
• Proven Software Architect/Technical Lead in automotive.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overall software architecture for automotive systems (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262).
• Develop high-level designs and specifications for new vehicle features and platforms.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers and provide technical direction.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

AUTOSAR

RTOS

Automotive Ethernet

Leadership

Communication

Scripting languages

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software/EE

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Automotive Software Architect to steer the client's software strategy for next‑generation vehicles. This on‑site role requires deep expertise in designing robust architectures and guiding a skilled engineering team.

You will define software architecture, ensure integrity, and collaborate with hardware, systems, and product teams, applying AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, RTOS, and Automotive Ethernet to improve safety and performance.