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 every day.
About the Role
As an experienced and self-motivated Embedded Software Engineer, you will work with an experienced team of software developers and product management to develop cutting-edge digital audio products. You will be responsible for the software design, development, test, and delivery of consumer electronics products. In this role you will be able to apply your experience using and working with embedded processors, embedded Linux, real time operating systems, build systems, programming languages, network architectures, and software development tools.
What You Will Do
- Design and develop efficient, bug free software.
- Follow a disciplined Agile/Scrum software development process in task estimation, design, development, code reviews, unit/integration testing and defect fixing of products.
- Work with subject matter experts to produce requirements and develop solutions.
- Assist in the creation of technical design documents for the products.
- Participate in application design sessions and code reviews to ensure accuracy towards product requirements.
- Analyze existing software to debug and troubleshoot reported issues.
- Work with other engineers to promote the reuse of code and designs in current projects.
- Identify and recommend software development process improvement initiatives.
- Assist in the technical analysis of potential tools and commercial products.
What You Need to Be Successful
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or equivalent technical degree.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with embedded systems.
- 3+ years experience with SVN, GIT or equivalent software version control.
- 3+ years using the C programming language.
- 3+ years using the C++11 or later programming language.
- 3+ years working in a Linux software development environment.
- 2+ years using scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python or similar).
- 2+ years experience with Buildroot or Yocto or equivalent.
- 2+ years experience with embedded real-time operating systems.
- Experience with embedded development tools.
- Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and effective writing skills are essential.
- Strong problem solving skills in a fast paced environment.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience with consumer electronics development.
- Experience with audio development.
- Experience with multi-core firmware design and inter-processor communications.
- Experience with Linux kernel development.
- Proficient with standard software development defect tracking systems (such as Bugzilla, Jira or similar).
- Understanding of peripheral interfaces including: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, HDMI, etc.
- Hands on experience in using development tools (IDEs, Emulators, analyzers, oscilloscopes) and debugging of real time issues.
What Makes You Eligible
- You are fluent in English.
- You are willing to travel, if necessary.
- You are eligible to work in the USA.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).
What We Offer
- Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
- 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
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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.
Skills Required
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or equivalent technical degree.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with embedded systems.
- 3+ years experience with SVN, GIT or equivalent software version control.
- 3+ years using the C programming language.
- 3+ years using the C++11 or later programming language.
- 3+ years working in a Linux software development environment.
- 2+ years using scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python or similar).
- 2+ years experience with Buildroot or Yocto or equivalent.
- 2+ years experience with embedded real-time operating systems.
- Experience with embedded development tools.
- Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and effective writing skills.
- Strong problem solving skills in a fast paced environment.
- Fluent in English.
- Willing to travel, if necessary.
- Eligible to work in the USA.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).
- Experience with consumer electronics development.
- Experience with audio development.
- Experience with multi-core firmware design and inter-processor communications.
- Experience with Linux kernel development.
- Proficient with defect tracking systems (Bugzilla, Jira or similar).
- Understanding of peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, HDMI).
- Hands on experience with development tools (IDEs, emulators, analyzers, oscilloscopes) and debugging real time issues.
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
