Remote Lead Automotive Systems Architect

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Stock options

Global health benefits

Unlimited PTO

Conference attendance

Job summary

Unnamed Automotive Leader is seeking a visionary Lead Automotive Systems Architect to define the architectural blueprint for next-generation vehicle platforms. This fully remote role demands steering a global team of engineers in designing scalable, secure automotive architectures that span infotainment, ADAS, connectivity, and powertrain control.

The role requires deep expertise in automotive E/E architectures, middleware (AUTOSAR, ROS), and protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN).

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering with a strong focus on architecture design.
• Deep understanding of automotive E/E architectures, ECUs, middleware (AUTOSAR, ROS) and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN).
• Proven experience defining architectures for complex systems like ADAS, infotainment, connectivity, or powertrain control.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overall system architecture for automotive ECUs and integrated vehicle systems.
• Lead the technical direction for software and hardware integration, ensuring interoperability and performance.
• Develop architectural roadmaps balancing short- and long-term goals for automotive systems.
• Collaborate with product management, R&D and engineering teams to translate requirements into architectural designs.
• Mentor and guide a team of systems engineers and architects, fostering technical excellence.
• Create detailed architectural documentation including diagrams, specifications, and design patterns.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential application within automotive systems.
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards (ISO 26262), security requirements and industry best practices.
• Facilitate architectural reviews and decision-making across engineering disciplines.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues and propose architectural solutions.

Skills

System architecture

Leadership

Remote team management

Automotive E/E architectures

Software/hardware integration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

SysML

Enterprise Architect

AUTOSAR

ROS

CAN/Ethernet/LIN

Job description

Unnamed Automotive Leader is seeking a visionary Lead Automotive Systems Architect to define the architectural blueprint for next-generation vehicle platforms. This fully remote role demands steering a global team of engineers in designing scalable, secure automotive architectures that span infotainment, ADAS, connectivity, and powertrain control.

The role requires deep expertise in automotive E/E architectures, middleware (AUTOSAR, ROS), and protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN).