Remote Automotive Software Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote work

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Automotive Software Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge automotive software solutions. You will work from anywhere, collaborating with a distributed team of engineers, designers, and product managers to create innovative in-car systems, connected services, and autonomous driving technologies.

This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of mobility from the comfort of your home office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven embedded software development experience, preferably in automotive.
• Strong C/C++ proficiency and RTOS knowledge.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive ECUs and infotainment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and interfaces.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code in C/C++ and RTOS environments.
• Develop and run unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot defects and performance issues in a remote environment.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

RTOS

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related

Tools

Git

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Remote Automotive Software Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge automotive software solutions. You will work from anywhere, collaborating with a distributed team of engineers, designers, and product managers to create innovative in-car systems, connected services, and autonomous driving technologies. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of mobility from the comfort of your home office. You'll be instrumental in translating complex requirements into robust, scalable, and efficient software, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in a fully remote setting, ensuring seamless integration and performance across diverse automotive platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive control units and infotainment systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and interfaces.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using C/C++ and other relevant languages.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues in a remote environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in embedded software development, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience with software development tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Complete remote work flexibility with a generous home office stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in a leading tech company.
• Collaborative and inclusive remote work culture with regular virtual team events.