Remote Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Infotainment

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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Paid Time Off

Flexible Hours

Remote Work

Learning & Certifications

Remote collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive infotainment systems in a fully remote role. You will work on head unit, navigation, audio, and connectivity modules using C/C++ in RTOS environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of embedded automotive experience and a strong background in CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet, AUTOSAR, MISRA C, and debugging with JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of embedded systems experience in automotive
• Experience with infotainment, telematics, or automotive electronics systems
• Strong C/C++ programming in embedded environments
• Experience with RTOS such as QNX, Linux RT, or VxWorks
• Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet
• Understanding of ASPICE and ISO 26262
• Strong debugging using JTAG, scopes, and logic analyzers

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for automotive infotainment systems, including head units, navigation, audio, and connectivity modules.
• Implement software using C/C++ and potentially other relevant programming languages.
• Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) commonly used in embedded automotive applications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, system architects, and application developers to define software requirements and architecture.
• Develop and maintain software drivers for various hardware components and peripherals.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging of embedded software.
• Analyze and optimize software performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
• Ensure software compliance with automotive industry standards and protocols (e.g., AUTOSAR, MISRA C).
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in embedded systems, automotive electronics, and infotainment technology.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

CAN/LIN

Automotive Ethernet

QNX/Linux/VxWorks

JTAG debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive infotainment systems in a fully remote role. You will work on head unit, navigation, audio, and connectivity modules using C/C++ in RTOS environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of embedded automotive experience and a strong background in CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet, AUTOSAR, MISRA C, and debugging with JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.