Lead Embedded Automotive Software Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Automotive Software Engineer in Tembisa, Gauteng to spearhead embedded software for infotainment, ADAS, and vehicle control units. You will lead a cross-functional team, architect complex solutions, and ensure safety standards.

The role requires 8+ years in embedded software, with 3+ years in leadership, and fluency in C/C++ for automotive platforms. Hybrid work, strong collaboration with hardware teams, and a path to cutting-edge automotive tech await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience with 3+ years in a lead/senior automotive role.
• Extensive C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Strong RTOS and embedded Linux knowledge.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, and MISRA C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of automotive software engineers.
• Architect, design, and implement embedded software for infotainment, ADAS, and powertrain control.
• Define software requirements, specifications, and designs with stakeholders.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from concept to maintenance.
• Develop software using C/C++ for embedded platforms.
• Ensure compliance with AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, MISRA C/C++.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Embedded software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

C/C++ (embedded)

RTOS

Embedded Linux

AUTOSAR

ISO 26262

MISRA C/C++

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Automotive Software Engineer in Tembisa, Gauteng to spearhead embedded software for infotainment, ADAS, and vehicle control units. You will lead a cross-functional team, architect complex solutions, and ensure safety standards.

The role requires 8+ years in embedded software, with 3+ years in leadership, and fluency in C/C++ for automotive platforms. Hybrid work, strong collaboration with hardware teams, and a path to cutting-edge automotive tech await.