Remote Automotive Software Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and flexible hours

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Automotive Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy software for next-generation vehicles from your home office in Mossel Bay or anywhere remote.

You will collaborate with a global team, work on embedded automotive software, and contribute to ADAS/infotainment systems while applying C++, C, Python, and Java in a structured SDLC with RTOS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, EE, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in embedded or automotive contexts.
• Proficient in C++, C, Python, or Java.
• Experience with CAN, LIN or Ethernet automotive networks.
• Familiar with RTOS and SDLC methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software components for automotive control systems, infotainment, or ADAS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and product managers, in an agile environment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices in software engineering.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and integrating feedback into your own work.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues in simulated and real-world environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection for future automotive software development.

Skills

Embedded software

Automotive software

C++

Python

Java

RTOS

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and innovative Remote Automotive Software Engineer to join their pioneering engineering team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge software solutions for next-generation vehicles. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, collaborating with a globally distributed team of engineers and product specialists. If you are passionate about automotive technology and possess strong software development skills, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of mobility from the comfort of your home office in Mossel Bay (or any other remote location).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software components for automotive control systems, infotainment, or advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and product managers, in an agile environment.


• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices in software engineering.


• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and integrating feedback into your own work.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues in simulated and real-world environments.


• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection for future automotive software development.

Requirements

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


• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on embedded systems or automotive software.


• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C, Python, or Java.


• Experience with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).


• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.


• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience working effectively in a remote , collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.


• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.


• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.


• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking automotive technologies with a leading company.