Remote Automotive Software Architect - Infotainment

Placements24

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Flexible hours
Professional growth
Learning resources
Conference participation
Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automotive Software Architect for a leading automotive technology company. You will design and implement next-generation infotainment and autonomous driving software from anywhere in South Africa, collaborating with global engineers.

The role requires 8+ years in software development, 5+ in automotive architecture, and expertise in AUTOSAR, QNX, and Linux, plus C++, Java, Python.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE/EE or related field.
  • 8+ years in software development; 5+ years in automotive software architecture.
  • Experience designing embedded automotive systems (AUTOSAR, QNX, Linux).
  • Strong SDLC and Agile experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design high-level architectures for automotive embedded systems (infotainment, connectivity, autonomous driving).
  • Develop and maintain software design patterns and coding standards.
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate requirements into designs.
  • Evaluate technologies and tools for development and integration.
  • Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and performance of software.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams.
  • Conduct code reviews and design walkthroughs.
  • Contribute to SDLC and Agile methodologies.
  • Research emerging tech to identify innovations.

Skills

C++
Java
Python
Embedded systems

Education

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

Tools

AUTOSAR
QNX
Linux

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automotive Software Architect for a leading automotive technology company. You will design and implement next-generation infotainment and autonomous driving software from anywhere in South Africa, collaborating with global engineers.

The role requires 8+ years in software development, 5+ in automotive architecture, and expertise in AUTOSAR, QNX, and Linux, plus C++, Java, Python.

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