Senior Remote Automotive Software Engineer (ADAS/RTOS)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 2,030,000 - 3,046,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Remote Automotive Software Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will design, develop, and implement software for next‑gen vehicles, including ADAS, infotainment, and connectivity platforms.

You will work with embedded systems and RTOS (Linux, QNX, AUTOSAR) and code primarily in C/C++, with Python as a plus. Strong communication and self‑discipline are essential for success in a fully remote role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience in automotive domains.
• Proficient in C/C++, with Python experience a plus.
• Experience with embedded software development, RTOS, and system‑level programming.
• Familiarity with automotive protocols CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN.
• Experience with Git, JIRA, and Jenkins.
• Understanding of ISO 26262 safety standards is desirable.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test automotive software components.
• Implement software for ADAS, infotainment, and connectivity modules.
• Work with embedded systems and RTOS such as Linux, QNX, or AUTOSAR.
• Develop and maintain code in C, C++, Python; perform reviews and testing.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements.

Skills

Embedded software

RTOS experience

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Git

JIRA

Jenkins

CAN

Automotive Ethernet

LIN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Remote Automotive Software Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will design, develop, and implement software for next‑gen vehicles, including ADAS, infotainment, and connectivity platforms.

You will work with embedded systems and RTOS (Linux, QNX, AUTOSAR) and code primarily in C/C++, with Python as a plus. Strong communication and self‑discipline are essential for success in a fully remote role.