Lead Automotive Software Architect – Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and dental coverage

Performance-based bonus

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Lead Automotive Software Developer in Cape Town to head an embedded software team for in-vehicle systems. You will architect robust software, enforce AUTOSAR/MISRA C/C++, and drive the SDLC from concept to deployment with strong leadership and collaboration with hardware and product teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in embedded software, 3+ years in leadership, and deep expertise in C/C++, RTOS, and automotive communication protocols.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/SE/EE or related field.
• 8+ years in embedded software development.
• 3+ years in leadership or senior role.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a software team.
• Architect and implement embedded software for automotive apps.
• Define software requirements and development methods.
• Oversee SDLC from concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with HW, systems, and product managers.
• Perform code reviews and performance tuning.
• Ensure AUTOSAR and MISRA C/C++ compliance.
• Promote Agile, CI/CD practices and best practices.

Connaissances

C/C++

Embedded systems

AUTOSAR

RTOS

CAN/LIN/Ethernet/UDS

Git

CI/CD

Leadership

Cybersecurity awareness

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Outils

Git

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Lead Automotive Software Developer in Cape Town to head an embedded software team for in-vehicle systems. You will architect robust software, enforce AUTOSAR/MISRA C/C++, and drive the SDLC from concept to deployment with strong leadership and collaboration with hardware and product teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in embedded software, 3+ years in leadership, and deep expertise in C/C++, RTOS, and automotive communication protocols.