Remote Senior Embedded Automotive Software Engineer

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement
Competitive salary with bonuses
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Engineer to join a fully remote team based in Rustenburg. You will design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive systems, collaborating with hardware teams, PMs, and other software engineers.

The role emphasizes C/C++, RTOS, automotive protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet), SDLC, and Agile practices with ISO 26262 knowledge a plus. A strong track record in automotive software is required; remote work supports flexibility and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in CS or EE.
  • 5+ years in embedded automotive software.
  • Strong C/C++ and RTOS experience.
  • Experience with CAN/LIN/Ethernet.
  • Familiarity with SDLC and Agile.
  • ISO 26262 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for automotive control units.
  • Write high-quality code in C/C++ with good documentation.
  • Collaborate on system architecture, requirements analysis, integration testing.
  • Develop unit tests, integration tests, and validation procedures.
  • Troubleshoot defects and performance issues.
  • Improve software development processes and tools.

Skills

C/C++ programming
RTOS
Embedded software
Automotive protocols CAN/LIN/Ethernet
SDLC & Agile
ISO 26262 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Engineer to join a fully remote team based in Rustenburg. You will design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive systems, collaborating with hardware teams, PMs, and other software engineers.

The role emphasizes C/C++, RTOS, automotive protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet), SDLC, and Agile practices with ISO 26262 knowledge a plus. A strong track record in automotive software is required; remote work supports flexibility and

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