Remote Automotive Software Architect for Next-Gen Mobility

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential
Fully remote work
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Automotive Software Architect to define the technical direction of connected vehicles and autonomous driving software. You will design robust, scalable architectures and guide engineers remotely, collaborating with systems engineers and product strategists.

The role requires a deep understanding of software design patterns, real-time systems, and AUTOSAR standards, with experience in automotive software development and a focus on secure,

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in CS/SE or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years in software development; 5+ years in automotive architecture.
  • Expertise in distributed, real-time systems and AUTOSAR standards.

Responsibilities

  • Define high-level software architecture for automotive systems (infotainment, ADAS, connectivity).
  • Set software standards, guidelines, and best practices for quality and performance.
  • Lead evaluation and selection of software technologies, frameworks, and tools.
  • Guide development teams to ensure adherence to architectures and provide technical guidance.
  • Identify architectural risks and technical debt.
  • Stay updated on trends in automotive software, cloud, and AI/ML.

Skills

Software architecture
Distributed systems
Real-time systems
Remote/leadership communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

AUTOSAR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Automotive Software Architect to define the technical direction of connected vehicles and autonomous driving software. You will design robust, scalable architectures and guide engineers remotely, collaborating with systems engineers and product strategists.

The role requires a deep understanding of software design patterns, real-time systems, and AUTOSAR standards, with experience in automotive software development and a focus on secure,

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