Remote Senior Automotive Software Lead – Infotainment & ADAS

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 2,501,000 - 3,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Development Lead to drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting‑edge automotive software solutions. You will lead a distributed team across embedded, cloud, and mobile platforms, shaping in‑car experiences and connectivity.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, strong programming expertise (C++, Java, Python), and a deep understanding of automotive standards and agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or team lead role in automotive.
• Proven experience designing and developing complex software systems for embedded automotive applications (infotainment, ADAS, connectivity).
• Strong programming skills in C++, Java, Python; familiarity with relevant frameworks and tools.
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet) and AUTOSAR.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent leadership and remote management skills, with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of automotive software engineers, promoting technical excellence and innovation.
• Architect, design, and develop robust, scalable software for automotive applications (embedded, cloud, mobile).
• Oversee the full software lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, hardware engineers, and system architects to define specs and roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to automotive standards (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262) and best practices.
• Drive adoption of agile methodologies and modern tooling.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to strategic technical decisions and future roadmaps.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in automotive software.

Skills

Technical leadership

Automotive software

Remote team management

C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software/EE

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Embedded development tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Development Lead to drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting‑edge automotive software solutions. You will lead a distributed team across embedded, cloud, and mobile platforms, shaping in‑car experiences and connectivity.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, strong programming expertise (C++, Java, Python), and a deep understanding of automotive standards and agile practices.