Remote Automotive Software Architect

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote

Impactful work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Automotive Software Architect to design the future of vehicle software, spanning infotainment, telematics, and autonomous driving. You will define the technical vision and high-level designs for scalable, secure platforms, working with global teams from anywhere in the world.

The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems, automotive protocols, and modern architecture patterns, with leadership across project lifecycles and strict adherence to

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with at least 5 years in an architecture role in automotive.
• Experience designing real-time distributed embedded systems.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SOME/IP).
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for connected automotive systems (infotainment, telematics, autonomous driving).
• Establish software design principles, patterns, coding standards, and best practices for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, hardware engineers, and software teams to translate requirements into designs.
• Evaluate technologies and tools to support architecture.
• Develop high-level design specifications and proofs-of-concepts for new features.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks related to performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and standards (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262).

Skills

Software architecture

Embedded systems

Distributed systems

CAN protocol

Some/IP

Automotive security

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is revolutionizing the automotive industry with its innovative connected vehicle solutions and is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automotive Software Architect to design the future of automotive software. This fully remote position offers the unique opportunity to shape the architecture of complex, safety-critical software systems from the ground up. You will be responsible for defining the technical vision, standards, and high-level design for our client's next-generation automotive software platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Working from anywhere in the world, you will collaborate closely with global engineering teams to translate intricate requirements into robust, efficient, and maintainable software architectures. This is a crucial role for an experienced architect passionate about building the intelligent vehicles of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for connected automotive systems, including infotainment, telematics, and autonomous driving components.
• Establish software design principles, patterns, coding standards, and best practices for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, hardware engineers, and software development teams to understand requirements and translate them into architectural designs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the software architecture.
• Develop high-level design specifications and proof-of-concepts for new features and systems.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks related to performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to defined standards.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving automotive standards (e.g., AUTOSAR, ISO 26262).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture role, specifically within the automotive domain.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, distributed, real-time embedded systems.
• Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SOME/IP).
• Expertise in software architecture patterns (e.g., Microservices, Layered Architecture) and their application in embedded systems.
• Familiarity with automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and security best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their integration with automotive systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with potential for stock options.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to architect cutting-edge software for the future of mobility.
• Significant impact on product direction and technology choices.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications.
• Collaborate with a talented and diverse global team.