Senior Automotive Software Lead — Remote-First

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Remote-first work model

Training & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Software Developer to drive innovative software projects from Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead a team delivering in-vehicle infotainment, ADAS, and connected car solutions, making architectural decisions and mentoring developers.

You will collaborate with system architects, product managers, and hardware teams to ensure CI/CD, code quality, and compliance with automotive safety standards while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 7+ years in software development with automotive focus.
• Experience leading a team of developers.
• Expertise in C++, Java, Python and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of automotive software modules.
• Define software architecture with system architects and product managers.
• Mentor a team of developers, promoting best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and performance.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and QA for integration.
• Troubleshoot complex software defects and issues.
• Stay updated on automotive software trends and standards.
• Contribute to software strategy and roadmaps.
• Ensure deliverables meet automotive safety standards.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Embedded systems

Leadership

Team mentoring

RTOS

Git

Education

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

Tools

Git

CI/CD

AUTOSAR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Software Developer to drive innovative software projects from Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead a team delivering in-vehicle infotainment, ADAS, and connected car solutions, making architectural decisions and mentoring developers.

You will collaborate with system architects, product managers, and hardware teams to ensure CI/CD, code quality, and compliance with automotive safety standards while staying ahead of industry trends.