Senior Lead Automotive Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Career advancement opportunities

Access to advanced development tools

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a visionary Lead Automotive Software Developer to drive software initiatives for infotainment, ECUs, and connected car tech. You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and ensure robust delivery in a hybrid work setup.

You will lead the full SDLC, collaborate with hardware and product teams, promote CI/CD, and stay ahead of automotive software trends. A 7+ year background in automotive software and strong C/C++/Java/Python skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience with automotive software.
• Proven leadership of software development teams.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Java, or Python for automotive applications.
• Experience with embedded systems and automotive communication protocols CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
• Excellent understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers through the full SDLC.
• Architect and implement scalable software for automotive systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and product managers to define software requirements.
• Drive best practices including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot complex defects and performance issues.
• Stay abreast of emerging automotive software and embedded systems trends.

Skills

Leadership

C/C++

Java

Python

Embedded systems

RTOS

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAN bus protocols

LIN bus protocols

Ethernet

RTOS

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a visionary Lead Automotive Software Developer to drive software initiatives for infotainment, ECUs, and connected car tech. You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and ensure robust delivery in a hybrid work setup.

You will lead the full SDLC, collaborate with hardware and product teams, promote CI/CD, and stay ahead of automotive software trends. A 7+ year background in automotive software and strong C/C++/Java/Python skills are essential.