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
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Architect to drive the architecture, technical strategy, and innovation roadmap for next-generation automotive connectivity solutions. The role requires a strong blend of system-level thinking, software architecture expertise, customer-facing leadership, and deep domain knowledge in connected vehicle platforms.
As a senior technical leader, you will define end-to-end architectures spanning vehicle, cloud, mobile, and backend ecosystems while guiding multiple development teams across global delivery centers. The role is expected to shape technical direction, support business growth, mentor architects, and serve as a trusted advisor to OEM customers.
What You Will Do
- Define end-to-end system architecture for connected vehicle and telematics platforms.
- Architect solutions across:
- Telematics Control Units (TCU)
- Connectivity Control Units (CCU)
- Vehicle-to-Cloud Communication
- OTA Update Systems
- Remote Vehicle Services
- eCall/bCall Systems
- Mobile Application Ecosystems
- Establish architecture principles, standards, design patterns, and reusable frameworks.
- Lead architecture reviews and technical governance across multiple programs.
What Makes You Eligible
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related engineering field.
- 8+ years of experience in embedded and automotive software development.
- 8+ years of experience in system/software architecture roles.
- Proven experience architecting large-scale automotive connectivity platforms.
- Strong expertise in Linux and Autosar based automotive software platforms.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-connected vehicle ecosystems.
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing communication skills.
What We Offer
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Work from Office environment with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite Five days a week.
- 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
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
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electronics, telecommunications, or a related engineering field
- 8+ years of experience in embedded and automotive software development
- 8+ years of experience in system or software architecture roles
- Experience architecting large-scale automotive connectivity platforms
- Strong expertise in Linux and AUTOSAR-based automotive software platforms
- Hands-on experience with cloud-connected vehicle ecosystems
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing communication skills
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.
Harman Insights
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!
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