Remote Senior Automotive Software Engineer ADAS & Embedded

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Software Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and implement software for infotainment, ADAS, and vehicle connectivity in a distributed environment.

Apply your embedded systems expertise with CAN/LIN/Ethernet, RTOS, and Agile workflows to deliver safe, real‑time automotive solutions while collaborating across global teams and driving innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of automotive software with embedded focus.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python or scripting languages.
• Strong knowledge of CAN, LIN and Automotive Ethernet protocols.
• Experience with RTOS and Agile/Waterfall software lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software modules for automotive embedded systems with strict coding standards.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and architects to define software requirements and specs.
• Implement and optimize real-time algorithms for safety-critical applications.
• Develop and maintain testing tools, scripts, and automation for debugging.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay updated on trends in automotive software engineering.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

RTOS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Software Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and implement software for infotainment, ADAS, and vehicle connectivity in a distributed environment.

Apply your embedded systems expertise with CAN/LIN/Ethernet, RTOS, and Agile workflows to deliver safe, real‑time automotive solutions while collaborating across global teams and driving innovation and technical excellence.