Senior Embedded Automotive Engineer - RTOS, C/C++, Hybrid

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid remote work arrangement

Paid time off and holidays

Professional growth, certifications, &

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, South Africa, seeks a Senior Software Engineer specialized in embedded systems to design, develop, and implement software for automotive ECUs, infotainment, and ADAS.

The role requires strong C/C++, RTOS expertise, CAN/LIN, and Automotive Ethernet knowledge, with collaboration across hardware teams, code reviews, and Agile practices; hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software experience in automotive systems.
• Strong C/C++ and embedded tooling
• RTOS, MCUs, and debugging skills
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet
• Experience with version control and Agile methods

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy embedded software for automotive applications using C/C++.
• Develop and optimize RTOS components for embedded automotive ECUs.
• Implement and maintain software for infotainment, powertrain, and ADAS subsystems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and ensure integration.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance analysis to ensure quality.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded software

CAN bus

LIN

Automotive Ethernet

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, South Africa, seeks a Senior Software Engineer specialized in embedded systems to design, develop, and implement software for automotive ECUs, infotainment, and ADAS.

The role requires strong C/C++, RTOS expertise, CAN/LIN, and Automotive Ethernet knowledge, with collaboration across hardware teams, code reviews, and Agile practices; hybrid work is available.