Remote Embedded Automotive Software Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Remote-first culture

Career development

Modern development tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Automotive Software Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems. You will design, develop, and test embedded software for automotive ECUs using C/C++, RTOS, and automotive protocols, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role is remote-first, supports collaboration across distributed teams, and expects strong problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of embedded software experience in automotive applications.
• Strong C/C++ for embedded platforms and RTOS fundamentals.
• Experience with CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and other protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive ECUs and vehicle systems.
• Write clean, efficient C/C++ code for embedded platforms.
• Develop software in RTOS environments and integrate components.
• Ensure safety and cybersecurity best practices per ISO 26262.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded systems

Automotive protocols

Git

CI/CD

ISO 26262

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Automotive Software Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems. You will design, develop, and test embedded software for automotive ECUs using C/C++, RTOS, and automotive protocols, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role is remote-first, supports collaboration across distributed teams, and expects strong problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional work.