Senior Automotive Software Engineer - Remote Impact & Innovation

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and benefits

Continuous learning and development

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for automotive control units and ADAS in a fully remote setup.

You will collaborate with hardware teams and product managers, write clean C/C++ code, and ensure AUTOSAR/MISRA compliance. The role emphasizes remote collaboration, high-quality software, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional automotive software experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software for automotive control units, infotainment systems, and ADAS.
• Collaborate remotely with hardware, product, and software teams to define requirements.
• Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Develop and maintain embedded software compliant with AUTOSAR and MISRA.
• Document software designs, architectures, and technical specifications thoroughly.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

AUTOSAR

RTOS

CAN LIN Ethernet

Git CI/CD

Education

BSc/ MSc in CS or EE

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Debugging tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for automotive control units and ADAS in a fully remote setup.

You will collaborate with hardware teams and product managers, write clean C/C++ code, and ensure AUTOSAR/MISRA compliance. The role emphasizes remote collaboration, high-quality software, and ongoing professional development.