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A Career at HARMAN Automotive
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- Develop software solutions and technology demonstrations that enhance the in-vehicle user experience
- Combine creativity, engineering fundamentals, AI-assisted development, and collaboration to bring innovative ideas to life
- Support the exploration of next-generation Android-based applications for intelligent cockpit platforms
About the Role
As an Android Application Development Intern, you will support the design and development of simple demo applications based on Android 16. You will work closely with the software engineering team to build prototype apps, validate basic features, and support technical demonstrations for internal review, customer showcase, or platform exploration purposes.
This role is ideal for students who are interested in Android application development, intelligent cockpit software, automotive technology, and AI-assisted software development. You will gain hands-on experience in building Android apps, integrating basic UI and system functions, and using modern AI tools to improve development efficiency, problem analysis, and documentation quality.
What You Will Do
- Support the development of simple Android 16 demo applications for proof-of-concept and technical demonstration purposes
- Implement basic app features, user interfaces, and interaction flows based on team requirements
- Assist in UI layout development using Android native components and modern development practices
Use AI-assisted development tools to support coding, debugging, issue analysis, code explanation, and documentation preparation
- Explore and apply AI tools to improve demo development efficiency, while ensuring generated code and content are reviewed and validated properly
- Support integration and validation of simple Android system or platform APIs, where applicable
- Help debug, test, and optimize demo applications to ensure basic functionality and user experience
- Prepare simple technical documentation, demo instructions, and development notes
- Work with software engineers to understand requirements, clarify implementation details, and deliver assigned tasks
- Perform other related software development or technical support tasks assigned by the team
What You Need to Be Successful
- Undergraduate or graduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of Android application development
- Familiar with Java or Kotlin programming language
- Understanding of Android app lifecycle, UI layout, activity/service concepts, and basic debugging methods
- Experience with Android Studio and Git is preferred
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, such as coding assistants, AI chat tools, code generation tools, or documentation assistants
- Ability to use AI tools responsibly to support software development, while independently reviewing, validating, and improving the generated output
- Basic understanding of software development processes and coding best practices
- Strong learning ability, hands-on mindset, and willingness to solve technical problems independently
- Interest in automotive cockpit, infotainment systems, mobile applications, embedded software, or AI-enabled development workflow is a plus
What Makes You Eligible
- Good English reading and writing skills
- Good communication skills and teamwork mindset
- Able to work at least 3-5 days per week for internship assignments
- Available for a stable internship period is preferred
- Previous experience in Android demo app, course project, personal project, hackathon project, or AI-assisted software development project is a plus
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience in Android application development within the automotive software domain
- Opportunities to work with experienced engineers on intelligent cockpit and infotainment-related technologies
- Exposure to modern AI-assisted development practices in real-world engineering scenarios
- Exposure to professional software development practices and prototype delivery workflow
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- 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.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate or graduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, or related field
- Basic knowledge of Android application development
- Familiar with Java or Kotlin programming language
- Understanding of Android app lifecycle, UI layout, activity/service concepts, and basic debugging methods
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (coding assistants, AI chat tools, code generation tools, documentation assistants)
- Ability to use AI tools responsibly and independently review, validate, and improve generated output
- Basic understanding of software development processes and coding best practices
- Experience with Android Studio and Git
- Good English reading and writing skills
- Good communication skills and teamwork mindset
- Able to work at least 3-5 days per week for internship assignments
- Available for a stable internship period
- Previous experience in Android demo app, course project, personal project, hackathon project, or AI-assisted software development project
- Interest in automotive cockpit, infotainment systems, embedded software, or AI-enabled development workflow
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!
