Senior Automotive Software Architect — Hybrid, Lead Auto Systems

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Software Architect in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA. The role combines hands-on architectural leadership with collaboration across hardware, systems, and application teams in a hybrid work setting.

You will define scalable, secure software architectures for ECUs and connected vehicle platforms, guiding development teams to meet safety and cybersecurity standards while staying ahead of AUTOSAR and cloud integration trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in software development with at least 5 years in automotive software architecture.
• Strong knowledge of AUTOSAR and embedded software patterns.
• Experience with C/C++, RTOS, CAN/Ethernet and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and define the software architecture for automotive ECUs and connected car systems.
• Develop blueprints, patterns, and guidelines for software teams.
• Ensure designs meet safety, security, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and middleware; guide implementation.
• Lead and mentor software teams; conduct architectural reviews and risk assessments.
• Stay current with AUTOSAR, SOA, and cloud integration trends.

Skills

C/C++

AUTOSAR

Embedded systems

RTOS

CAN/Ethernet

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Software Architect in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA. The role combines hands-on architectural leadership with collaboration across hardware, systems, and application teams in a hybrid work setting.

You will define scalable, secure software architectures for ECUs and connected vehicle platforms, guiding development teams to meet safety and cybersecurity standards while staying ahead of AUTOSAR and cloud integration trends.