A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About the Role
The DSP Algorithm Engineer (Audio & AI Focus) will be responsible for designing and developing audio and speech algorithms, including both traditional DSP-based approaches and AI / machine learning–based solutions
This role focuses on algorithm design, model development, and C-based implementation, working with cross-functional teams to bring audio technologies into real products
Hands-on porting to specific DSP is not required
What You Will Do
- Design and develop audio and speech algorithms using traditional DSP techniques and AI / machine learning methods
- Develop and optimize traditional audio algorithms such as AEC, noise reduction, beamforming, EQ, dynamics, and spatial audio
- Develop AI-based audio and speech models for enhancement, analysis, and classification
- Implement algorithms in C with deployment readiness in mind, and validate and analyze performance using MATLAB and Python
- Ensure algorithms are robust, efficient, and suitable for embedded or product environments
- Collaborate with acoustic and platform teams to support successful product integration
- Keep track of the latest sound technological innovations and developments and work closely with sound algorithm partner
- Regularly documenting findings, recommendations, algorithms, software
What You Need to Be Successful
- Master’s degree in Digital Signal Processing, Acoustics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields
- Strong programming skills in C/C++, with proficiency in MATLAB and Python
- Proven experience in audio or speech algorithm development, including traditional DSP-based techniques
- Hands-on experience applying AI / machine learning methods to audio or speech problems
- Experience translating algorithms into clear and efficient C implementations
- Solid understanding of audio algorithm fundamentals and system-level constraints (latency, memory, compute)
- Experience on microphone signal processing/music post-processing and applied-AI/AI model design is preferred
- Fluent Spoken English, Professional read and written English skill
Bonus Points if You Have
- Self-starter, goal oriented and result driven
- Strong team player
- Customer focus
- Self-awareness, be willing to learn and open to changes
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel 10% of the time
- Willingness to work in an office in Shenzhen
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Digital Signal Processing, Acoustics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields
- Strong programming skills in C/C++, with proficiency in MATLAB and Python
- Proven experience in audio or speech algorithm development, including traditional DSP-based techniques
- Hands-on experience applying AI / machine learning methods to audio or speech problems
- Experience translating algorithms into clear and efficient C implementations
- Solid understanding of audio algorithm fundamentals and system-level constraints
- Experience on microphone signal processing/music post-processing and applied-AI/AI model design
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!
