Remote Lead Automotive Software Engineer, RTOS

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Professional development allowances

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a visionary Lead Automotive Software Engineer to spearhead in-car infotainment and connectivity systems. This fully remote, full-time role lets you shape the automotive user experience from anywhere in SA.

You will architect robust software, lead a talented team of developers, ensure seamless integration across vehicle platforms, and define software processes, coding standards, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Must have graduate degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in automotive.
• Experience leading teams and managing project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of software modules for automotive infotainment and connectivity.
• Architect scalable software using modern C++ and related languages.
• Mentor a team of software engineers and define development processes and standards.
• Oversee integration with hardware and automotive CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure quality.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/SE

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Compilers/Debuggers

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a visionary Lead Automotive Software Engineer to spearhead in-car infotainment and connectivity systems. This fully remote, full-time role lets you shape the automotive user experience from anywhere in SA.

You will architect robust software, lead a talented team of developers, ensure seamless integration across vehicle platforms, and define software processes, coding standards, and best practices.