Senior Automotive Software Architect

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Equity options

Fully remote with flexible hours

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Automotive Software Architect for a fully remote, high-performing engineering team. You will define software architecture for ECUs and vehicle systems, lead design, and collaborate with product managers to ensure scalable and secure solutions.

This role emphasizes leadership, deep embedded/RTOS expertise, and compliance with AUTOSAR and ISO 26262 standards, while driving architectural innovation in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with at least 10 years in an architectural role in automotive.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, RTOS, and automotive software architectures (AUTOSAR).
• Proficiency in design patterns, architecture principles, and modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for ECUs and vehicle systems.
• Select technologies, frameworks, and patterns to meet performance, safety, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into designs.
• Provide technical leadership to software development teams during implementation.
• Evaluate new technologies and tools to enhance capabilities.
• Ensure architecture adheres to standards and safety regulations (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262).
• Lead resolution of complex architectural challenges and drive innovation.

Skills

Embedded systems

RTOS

AUTOSAR

Software design patterns

Architectural principles

Modeling tools

Automotive protocols

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AUTOSAR tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Automotive Software Architect to join their fully remote, high-performing engineering team. This role is pivotal in defining the software architecture for next-generation automotive systems, ensuring scalability, robustness, and maintainability. You will lead the design of complex software solutions that power everything from advanced driver‑assistance systems to in‑vehicle infotainment and connectivity platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned architect to shape the future of automotive software in a flexible, remote‑first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and complex vehicle systems.


• Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns to meet system requirements for performance, safety, and security.


• Collaborate with software development teams, system engineers, and product managers to translate requirements into architectural designs.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams throughout the implementation phase.


• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance software development and system capabilities.


• Ensure the software architecture adheres to industry standards, best practices, and automotive safety regulations (e.g., AUTOSAR, ISO 26262).


• Lead the resolution of complex architectural challenges and drive technical innovation within the software domain.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 10 years in an architectural role within the automotive industry.


• Deep understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and automotive software architectures (e.g., AUTOSAR).


• Proficiency in software design patterns, architectural principles, and modeling tools.


• Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols and cybersecurity principles.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and equity options.


• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.


• Opportunity to lead the architectural vision for transformative automotive technologies.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous professional development budget and continuous learning opportunities.