Senior Automotive Embedded Systems Architect - Remote

Placements24

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 2,953,000 - 4,102,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonus potential

Medical coverage

Annual leave

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Global collaboration

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Automotive Embedded Systems Architect to spearhead the design and evolution of our clients' in-vehicle software architectures. This fully remote role offers the chance to shape automotive electronics while leading distributed engineering teams.

You will define high-level system designs, ensure seamless ECU integration, establish best practices for embedded development, and guide technical direction to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure automotive

Qualifications

Master's degree required in Computer or Electrical Engineering (PhD a plus).
8+ years in automotive embedded design and development.
Deep knowledge of automotive ECUs and protocols (CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Automotive Ethernet).
Experience with AUTOSAR standards and tools.
Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Define and document the overall software architecture for automotive embedded systems, considering performance, scalability, safety, and security.
Develop system-level design specifications for new automotive features and functionalities.
Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and hardware engineers to translate requirements into robust architectural designs.
Establish coding standards and development best practices for embedded software development.
Evaluate technologies, tools, and methodologies for embedded system development.
Oversee integration of software modules and ensure ECU compatibility.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to embedded teams.
Stay current with automotive standards and emerging technologies.