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 every day.
About Roon
At Roon, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the way people experience music. Since our inception, we have dedicated ourselves to developing software that transforms music streaming into an immersive journey, tailored specifically to the listener's preferences and unique tastes.
Under the umbrella of Harman International, Roon Labs continues to operate with the spirit of a nimble startup, backed by the resources and reach of a global powerhouse. Our team comprises passionate individuals who believe in the power of music to connect and inspire. We are developers, designers, engineers, and audiophiles united by a common goal—to make listening to music more engaging, personal, and connected.
About the Role
Join our team as a Backend Engineer and help us build the backend systems for a revolutionary new music discovery platform. This role offers a unique chance to be part of the founding team, guided by experienced leaders with a proven track record in launching and scaling products. You'll be instrumental in making crucial decisions that will set the course for our platform's success. Our product is modern, challenging, and ambitious, delivering a first-class, highly engaging user experience that integrates content delivery, audio playback, machine learning, and recommendation systems. Join us in transforming the world of music consumption.
What You Will Do
- Operate in a fast-paced, startup-like environment to launch a new business within Harman.
- Work with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.
- Make critical early-stage development decisions to ensure long-term success.
- Serve as a strong technical voice on backend engineering considerations.
- Actively engage with product stakeholders in an iterative, dynamic environment.
- Develop a scalable, maintainable, and operable backend infrastructure to support both the launch and future growth.
- Collaborate closely with app developers and engineers to ensure project success.
What You Need
- Experience: 10+ years in backend services development.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of modern backend development tools.
- Programming Languages: Familiarity with Node.js and Python.
- Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with GCP, AWS, and Azure.
- Deployment Technologies: Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, and Serverless architectures.
- Backend Architecture: Familiarity with components such as databases, caches, event streaming, queues, data warehouses, etc.
- CI/CD: Proficient with automated pipelines for continuous build and integration systems.
What is Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or another related field.
- A passion for music and an interest in working on products that bring joy to music lovers worldwide.
- Virtual or Remote work in any US time zone.
- Experience working with machine learning workloads in production
- Experience with social products or recommendation systems
#LI-Remote
#LI-DPWHITE1
Salary Ranges:
USD 120,000 - USD 176,000
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.
Top Skills
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!
