Engineer II, SW

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

The Telematics Solution position will report into the HARMAN Engineering organization and will be responsible for researching and the delivering software, POCs for automotive embedded devices, which are both consumer and automotive grade products.

Telematics is the key foundational technology for the connected car and autonomous driving.  It includes technology like LTE modems and network access devices (NADs) as well as wireless standards e.g. BT/WiFi, GNSS, NFC etc. are one of the fastest growing areas. HARMAN works with leading suppliers to design telematics solutions to ensure every in-car experience is entertaining, productive, safe, and secure.

As part of an agile team, you will research and build the software on telematics devices with state-of-the-art technologies and features like communication, networking, and positioning.  You will be on a path-finding mission to enable and create new business in the Telematics domain. Will be part of highly visible demos; and lead effort to bring the product and solutions to market. Your responsibilities include design, development/coding, build, debug, and modify software enhancements and new products development.

Software technical architect for software development of projects in the V2X and MEC software domain, in the embedded platform on Linux. Define key technical strategies and drive initiatives to excel in software development methodologies and deliveries to customers and OEMs in the Telematics Control unit and Connectivity domain of the Automotive Industry

What You Will Do

• Play the individual contributor role in software/firmware design and development for V2X and MEC domain for embedded platforms products.
• Take complete technical ownership of ensuring that there are no gaps in designing scalable and reusable software component; have hands-on experience in solving all critical technical issues.
• Design and develop scalable, maintainable, well automotive grade Linux applications for V2X devices in compliance with industry standards on embedded platforms.
• Understand business requirements, associate them with agile entities (epics/stories/tasks) for planning and execution.
• Although primarily a technical role, you should have the right interpersonal skills to be approachable, define, drive and negotiate and reach timely consensus on issues within the team as well as with customers.
• Be able to independently drive requirements discussions with customers,
• Initiate and track dependencies of technical deliveries with external and internal stakeholders.
• Interface with System and Software architects and drive discussions.
• Responsible for technical delivery and management of key features.
• Contribute new ideas and be proactive to work with multiple teams for resolving technical issues

What You Need to Be Successful

• Masters/bachelor’s degree in electrical, communications, computer engineering or a similar discipline
• Should have 5 to 9 years of overall experience in software development in embedded development practices using C++ and C; solid foundation in OOPS concepts and prior experience in architecture and design of software and work with teams across geographical locations
• Should have strong programming skills in C++ and Linux Programming
• Working experience in Linux Embedded Systems
• Working experience in Linux Systems Programming. Good understanding of 
• Linux Inter Process Communication mechanisms (sockets, message queues, shared memory)
• Concepts and techniques for Multithreaded applications
• State Machine Implementation
• Prior experience in working directly with customers during requirement analysis, scoping, discuss key issues and seek resolutions to technical topics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to collaborate with teams across geographies.
• A broad technical background with general knowledge of cellular and network technology (5G, V2X), standards, software architectures, and automotive-grade products and processes
• Must have previous experience in high level and low-level design of modules
• Must have previous experience in Requirement analysis and usage of requirements analysis tools like DOORs
• Apt knowledge of software architecture tools such as Enterprise Architect.
• Ability to work independently and mentor team members
• Preferred experience developing and debugging software in a real-time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi-interface environment using standard tools such as Gdb, Valgrind, Wireshark etc.
• Working experience with industry standard version control systems like GIT, Gerrit
• Working experience with unit test automation tool

Bonus Points if You Have

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

What Makes You Eligible

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.