Principal Engineer, Software

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Richardson, TX, USA
In-Office
121K-177K Annually
Consumer Web • Information Technology
The Role
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 the Role

You will be architecting, developing & maintaining software platforms associated with next-generation audio, video, light & control systems in Professional Solutions. You will collaborate closely with Engineering & Product Management Teams to identify, prioritize & develop software platforms. You will also be responsible for working closely with NPI teams to integrate software platforms to deliver successful products.

What You Will Do

  • Develop, deploy, and maintain software platforms associated with next-generation audio, video & control systems for Professional Solutions.
  • Participate in the lifecycle of a software product including Requirement Management, Design, Development, Testing, Integration & Release Management. Special focus on Architecture Design, Build & Test Automation, System Profiling & large-scale deployment.
  • Build highly scalable APIs supporting large high-volume mission-critical environments.
  • Be a strategic technology leader; that is, he/she must combine a solid technical foundation with forward-looking strategic skills to effectively develop a software strategy to enable Harman to capitalize on emerging technologies including emerging technology trends outside of Harman’s core domain.
  • Be part of a process-oriented culture for a team developing software products using agile methodologies.
  • Demonstrate an ability to think beyond the technology itself and understand key business drivers that ensure technology investment will provide substantial value or improvements to customers.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecting & developing large-scale software applications in C++/C#
  • Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture styles and design principles
  • Real-time embedded systems experience. Embedded Linux experience required.
  • Experience with communications protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, etc. 
  • Basic understanding of audio and professional audio systems
  • Experience building cross-platform applications is highly advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • A strong ability to build relations and work independently.
  • Business acumen, to gauge not just what can be done but to know what can be profitable, is a key requirement for this role. The ability to manage near-term R&D costs/risks with long-term product commercialization is a critical requirement for this position.
  • Experience with Scrum in an Agile Development environment and familiarity with relevant tools.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • 10+ years of experience in driving and leading software pre-development and core development, understanding the needs of program and product execution – technical capability to guide strategically and manage resources – experienced in leading agile software development
  • Strong people leadership experience up to and including senior technologists.
  • Understanding Professional Solutions in the domain of Audio, Video, Lighting & Control will be an added advantage. Knowledge of audio signal processing or audio technologies is highly desirable.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel 10% of the time (domestically and internationally), including attending in-person meetings at Harman office locations.
  • Be willing to work in an office in Richardson, TX or remote office.
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
  • 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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Salary Ranges:

$ 120,750 - $ 177,100

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.

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
Bangalore, Karnataka
22,291 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

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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