Remote Automotive Software Architect

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive pay

Remote work

Health coverage

Stock options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Automotive Software Architect to lead the design and technical direction of advanced software platforms for future vehicle generations.

Work remotely with global engineering teams, defining architecture across embedded, cloud, and mobile components, and shaping the roadmap for connected services and autonomous driving.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in CS/EE or related field.
• 10+ years in software development; ≥5 years as software architect, automotive preferred.
• Deep knowledge of automotive software architectures, ECUs, AUTOSAR, QNX, and communication protocols.
• Proven experience designing scalable, distributed, and resilient systems.
• Strong cloud expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP) and microservices.
• Excellent communication and remote leadership for a global team.

Responsibilities

• Define and document architecture for embedded, cloud, and mobile automotive software.
• Set standards, best practices, and development methodologies.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and tools for automotive software development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor global software teams.
• Collaborate with product management to translate requirements into robust designs.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and architectural integrity of solutions.

Skills

Software architecture

Embedded systems

AUTOSAR

QNX

Cloud computing

Microservices

Distributed systems

Remote leadership

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/EE or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Remote Automotive Software Architect to lead the design and technical direction of their advanced automotive software platforms. You will be instrumental in defining the architecture for complex systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security for future vehicle generations. Working entirely remotely, you will collaborate with engineering teams globally, providing technical leadership and strategic guidance. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned architect with a passion for the automotive industry to shape the future of vehicle technology from anywhere in the world, driving innovation in areas like connected services and autonomous driving.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for automotive systems, including embedded, cloud, and mobile components.
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and development methodologies for the engineering team.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for automotive software development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering teams across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust architectural designs.
• Ensure the architectural integrity, performance, and scalability of the software solutions.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architect role, preferably within the automotive domain.
• Deep understanding of automotive software architectures, ECUs, operating systems (e.g., AUTOSAR, QNX), and communication protocols.
• Proven experience designing scalable, distributed, and resilient systems.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills for a remote, global team.

Benefits

• Extremely competitive executive-level salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility.
• Comprehensive high-tier health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Significant stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Opportunity to define the technological roadmap for next-generation vehicles and make a significant impact.