Senior Automotive Software Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible remote work

Career growth opportunities

Access to modern tooling

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will lead design, development, and deployment of embedded software for infotainment, ADAS, and connectivity.

The role emphasizes AUTOSAR, CAN/LIN, Automotive Ethernet, RTOS, and strong SDLC/Agile practices, with mentorship of juniors and collaboration across distributed teams. If you have 5+ years in automotive embedded software and a passion for cutting-edge vehicle tech, this is a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded automotive software experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and RTOS.
• Deep knowledge of CAN/LIN and Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with AUTOSAR-based architectures.
• Strong problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy embedded software for automotive applications.
• Architect scalable software and ensure industry-standard compliance.
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define interfaces.
• Troubleshoot defects and performance issues in a distributed team.
• Drive process improvements in development toolchains.

Skills

Embedded software

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

C/C++

RTOS

AUTOSAR

CAN

LIN

Automotive Ethernet

SDLC/Agile

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Automotive Software Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote engineering team. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge software solutions for automotive systems, focusing on areas like infotainment, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and vehicle connectivity. This role offers the chance to work on transformative automotive technologies from the convenience of your home office, collaborating with a global team of experts. If you possess a deep understanding of embedded systems, software architecture, and the automotive domain, this remote leadership opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality embedded software for automotive applications, ensuring robustness and reliability.
• Architect scalable and maintainable software solutions, adhering to industry best practices and automotive standards (e.g., AUTOSAR).
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical strategy and roadmap planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and systems architects, to define software requirements and interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues in a remote environment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies within the automotive software domain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in embedded software development, with a significant focus on the automotive industry .
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with software development lifecycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a distributed, remote team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote working arrangements.
• Opportunities for significant career growth and leadership within a leading automotive tech company.
• Access to the latest development tools and technologies for automotive software engineering .