Senior Embedded Automotive Software Engineer – Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive remote work setup and IT

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Engineer for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will design and implement embedded software for vehicle control units and infotainment, aligning with AUTOSAR and ISO 26262 standards while working closely with hardware, system, and product teams.

You will optimize RTOS features, integrate modules, review code, and resolve defects across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in automotive software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages for embedded systems; strong RTOS experience (QNX, VxWorks).
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay).
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR/MISRA C and software debugging tools for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for automotive control units and infotainment systems.
• Develop and maintain software components according to automotive standards (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262).
• Implement and optimize RTOS features for automotive applications.
• Integrate and test software modules, ensuring functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality; troubleshoot defects.
• Contribute to software development processes and tooling improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software designs and implementations.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

RTOS familiarity

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Build systems

Debugging tools

AUTOSAR

MISRA C

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Software Engineer for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will design and implement embedded software for vehicle control units and infotainment, aligning with AUTOSAR and ISO 26262 standards while working closely with hardware, system, and product teams.

You will optimize RTOS features, integrate modules, review code, and resolve defects across the development lifecycle.