Lead Automotive Software Engineer - Hybrid & Stock Options

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid work model in Pretoria

Generous paid time off and parental le

Opportunities for continuous learning

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Lead Automotive Software Engineer to shape embedded systems, infotainment, and ADAS. You will lead a team, mentor juniors, and steer technical direction on cutting-edge automotive applications.

The role requires collaboration with hardware engineers, system architects, and product managers, applying best practices in coding, testing, and security, with a hybrid work model in Pretoria.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software experience in automotive contexts.
• Proven track record in leading software teams and projects.
• Strong C/C++ proficiency and RTOS experience.
• Familiarity with CAN/LIN and Automotive Ethernet protocols.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of embedded automotive software.
• Architect robust software for ECUs, infotainment, and ADAS.
• Mentor engineers, enforce coding, testing, and documentation best practices.
• Collaborate with hardware, system architects, and product managers on roadmaps.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold high-quality engineering standards.
• Research and apply new tech to improve performance, reliability, and security.

Skills

Embedded leadership

C/C++

RTOS

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

CAN

LIN

Automotive Ethernet

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Lead Automotive Software Engineer to shape embedded systems, infotainment, and ADAS. You will lead a team, mentor juniors, and steer technical direction on cutting-edge automotive applications.

The role requires collaboration with hardware engineers, system architects, and product managers, applying best practices in coding, testing, and security, with a hybrid work model in Pretoria.