Remote Automotive Diagnostics Software Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Learning and development opportunities

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Diagnostic Software Specialist for a fully remote position. You will design, develop, and expand diagnostic software for global technicians, focusing on CAN/UDS/DoIP protocols and ECU interactions. The role requires strong software skills and a passion for automotive technology.

You will collaborate with distributed teams, create docs, review code, and help advance debugging practices while maintaining cross-platform compatibility and high software quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience, with a focus on automotive diagnostics.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, or Java and knowledge of OBD-II/UDS protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new diagnostic software features and modules.
• Enhance diagnostic algorithms for better performance and accuracy.
• Integrate software with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, UDS, DoIP).
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to define software requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including API docs and design specs.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues and participate in code reviews.
• Stay up-to-date with automotive tech and improve SDLC processes.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Automotive diagnostics

RTOS

Git

Education

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

Tools

IDEs

Debugging tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Diagnostic Software Specialist for a fully remote position. You will design, develop, and expand diagnostic software for global technicians, focusing on CAN/UDS/DoIP protocols and ECU interactions. The role requires strong software skills and a passion for automotive technology.

You will collaborate with distributed teams, create docs, review code, and help advance debugging practices while maintaining cross-platform compatibility and high software quality.