Remote Senior Automotive Software Architect

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 2,285,000 - 3,265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary and performance-based

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and flexible”

Professional development budget

Fully remote with flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Software Architect to define the architecture for embedded automotive systems, including infotainment, ADAS, and connected platforms. This fully remote role requires leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure software across automotive domains.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software development with at least 5 in architecture, deep AUTOSAR/RTOS expertise, and strong C/C++/Java skills, plus exceptional remote leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in software development with at least 5 years in an architectural role in automotive.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, RTOS, and AUTOSAR.
• Expertise in system design, software patterns, and model-based development.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Java for embedded systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for automotive systems, ensuring alignment with product strategy and technical roadmaps.
• Lead the design and development of complex software modules and components, adhering to best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for automotive software development.
• Ensure software designs meet requirements for performance, security, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and product managers, to define system requirements and interfaces.

Skills

Embedded systems

AUTOSAR

RTOS

C/C++

Java

System design

Technical leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Software Architect to define the architecture for embedded automotive systems, including infotainment, ADAS, and connected platforms. This fully remote role requires leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure software across automotive domains.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software development with at least 5 in architecture, deep AUTOSAR/RTOS expertise, and strong C/C++/Java skills, plus exceptional remote leadership and