Remote Automotive Software Engineer - Infotainment Systems

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work + home office stipend

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automotive Software Developer to contribute to in-car infotainment and vehicle connectivity systems from a home office. You will design, implement, and test software across embedded platforms using C++, Java, or Python.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hardware engineers, UX/UI designers, and product managers in a distributed team, with a strong focus on code quality, reviews, and integration with vehicle systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software development, with embedded/automotive focus.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, or Java for automotive software.
• Experience with automotive protocols (CAN, Ethernet) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile and Git in a distributed team.
• Strong problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software for automotive infotainment and connectivity systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to define requirements.
• Write clean, efficient code in C++, Java, or Python.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Integrate software components with vehicle hardware and systems.
• Stay updated on trends in automotive software development.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automotive Software Developer to contribute to in-car infotainment and vehicle connectivity systems from a home office. You will design, implement, and test software across embedded platforms using C++, Java, or Python.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hardware engineers, UX/UI designers, and product managers in a distributed team, with a strong focus on code quality, reviews, and integration with vehicle systems.