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.

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

We are looking for a passionate and experienced software engineer who will be responsible for audio solution delivery and audio algorithms development on Qualcomm/Samsung/Intel/NXP/TI/ADI… SoCs and integrate Harman audio solutions into these SoCs which serve our global/domestic Car OEM customers You will be dedicated to challenging work daily together with global software team across US, Europe and Asia

What You Will Do

Design reference audio platforms based on SoCs, porting Harman audio solution into reference platforms and supporting customers to integrate Harman audio solution into their system

• Initiate and lead to develop innovative audio solutions for Qualcomm / Samsung / MTK…SOC platforms  

• Design audio sub-system for IVI / Cockpit products 

• Develop audio processing and routing framework in standalone DSP or multi-core SoC environment

• Develop/integrate audio processing algorithms (including Harman Audio Algorithms, ICC, ECNR, KTV and other 3rd party Algorithms) into Qualcomm/Samsung/Intel/NXP/TI/ADI… SoCs

• Deploy and optimize AI algorithms on different SoC platforms

• Porting audio algorithms and framework into reference platforms, develop and set up environment for automatic Unit test and Integration test

• Support customers to integrate Harman audio solution into their automotive audio systems

• Feasibility study and proof of concept for new technologies or customer project quotations

• Audio algorithm optimization including MIPS/MCPS/Memory for common code and dedicate processors

• Develop DSP signal flow based on existed framework

• Audio interface configuration and debugging, audio performance (latency, THD, frequency…) verification

• Lead technical discussion with global team, coordination within local team

• Lead audio software development projects from concept to production, including scope definition, effort estimation, technical planning, risk management, and delivery tracking

• Drive technical decision-making, mentor team members, review architectures and designs, and serve as the primary technical interface for customers and global stakeholders

What You Need to Be Successful

• BSEE/BSCE or MSEE/MSCE major in software, electronics, Physics, Mathematics or related

• 8+ years of SW development experience

• Proficient in C++ language

• Experienced with at least one DSP processor including Qualcomm Hexagon, Tensilica HiFi 5/4, ADI Sigma/Sharc/Griffin, TI C66, Intel Apollo Lake etc

• Experienced with at least one Audio/DSP framework including AudioHAL(Android), ALSA(kernel), Elite/AudioReach(Qualcomm), AudioWeaver etc

• Experienced in audio related SW development: audio routing processing, audio driver(I2S/TDM), floating-point and fixed-point processing, audio framework, MIPS/MCPS optimization

• Solid embedded system development and debug experience

• Familiar with HW instruments like oscilloscope, Audio precision analyzer, signal generators etc, and embedded debug tools like emulators, debuggers etc

• Good Communication skill, clear/simple explanation for complicated problem

• Proficient English skill

• Self-motivated

Bonus Points if You Have

• 10+ years of work experience in embedded software development, without frequent job-hopping

• Experienced with audio signal processing: Signal flow design, FFT, filter design, ASRC etc

• Experienced with basic audio algorithms, ICC, ECNR, KTV and other 3rd party algorithms development and integration

• Experience with audio interfaces: TDM/I2S/PDM/SPORT/SPDIF/A2B/AVB/MOST

• Automotive development experience on CAN/UDS/AUTOSAR

• Familiar with Automotive-SPICE

What Makes You Eligible

• You have a working knowledge of English

• You are willing to travel, if necessary

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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.