Senior Automotive Infotainment Software Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote-friendly / hybrid work model

Professional development resources

Health and wellness benefits

Collaborative team culture

Exposure to connected car tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Developer (infotainment) to design and optimize embedded software for in-car systems. You will develop navigation, media, connectivity, and voice features while collaborating with UI/UX teams to deliver intuitive interfaces.

You will work with embedded platforms, optimize performance, and participate in code reviews and architecture decisions. A strong background in automotive software and SDLC practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• Proven experience in embedded/infotainment software.
• Strong programming in C++, Java or Python.
• Experience with automotive software frameworks (QNX, Android Automotive, AUTOSAR).
• Familiarity with UI development tools.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Git.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for automotive infotainment systems.
• Write clean, well-documented code in C++, Java, or Python.
• Develop and integrate features like navigation, media playback, connectivity, and voice control.
• Collaborate with UI/UX to translate visuals into software.
• Optimize performance on embedded platforms.
• Contribute to code reviews and debugging.
• Coordinate with HW engineers for integration.
• Stay updated on infotainment trends and embedded tech.
• Contribute to software architecture decisions.
• Ensure quality and best practices.

Skills

Embedded systems

C++

Java

Python

Automotive infotainment

Git

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

QNX

Android Automotive

AUTOSAR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Developer (infotainment) to design and optimize embedded software for in-car systems. You will develop navigation, media, connectivity, and voice features while collaborating with UI/UX teams to deliver intuitive interfaces.

You will work with embedded platforms, optimize performance, and participate in code reviews and architecture decisions. A strong background in automotive software and SDLC practices is essential.