Senior Embedded Automotive Software Engineer — Remote

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid & retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Continuous learning & training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Software Engineer (embedded) to design, develop, test, and deploy complex embedded software for automotive ECUs in a remote SA role. You will work on safety-critical features, emphasize C/C++, RTOS, and AUTOSAR compliance, and collaborate with hardware teams.

The position requires 6+ years in embedded software, strong debugging skills, and experience with CAN, LIN, Ethernet; ISO 26262 knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Strong RTOS and embedded system principles knowledge.
• Experience with automotive protocols CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR or similar architectures.
• Experience with debugging tools, emulators, and logic analyzers.
• Version control using Git; familiarity with Agile/Waterfall lifecycles.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 safety standards is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; good team comms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for automotive ECUs, focusing on safety-critical systems.
• Implement and optimize software using C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded platforms.
• Develop and integrate software components according to AUTOSAR standards or similar frameworks.
• Define software architecture and create detailed design documentation.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging of embedded software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Work with CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay protocols.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure coding standards.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

AUTOSAR

Debugging tools

Git

Agile/Waterfall

ISO 26262

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Software Engineer (embedded) to design, develop, test, and deploy complex embedded software for automotive ECUs in a remote SA role. You will work on safety-critical features, emphasize C/C++, RTOS, and AUTOSAR compliance, and collaborate with hardware teams.

The position requires 6+ years in embedded software, strong debugging skills, and experience with CAN, LIN, Ethernet; ISO 26262 knowledge is a plus.