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’re seeking an experienced BSP Architect / Platform Lead with 8 to 14 years of experience to lead development and integration of automotive platform BSP and system software.
What You Will Do
- Define BSP architecture and boot flow
- Drive board bring-up and silicon validation
- Lead virtualization & multi-OS integration
- Oversee subsystem bring-up (camera, display, etc.)
- Ensure system performance and KPIs
- Lead safety compliance activities
- Drive debugging and issue resolution
- Mentor teams and collaborate with stakeholders
What You Need to Be Successful
- Strong BSP, bootloader, kernel expertise
- Deep knowledge of memory, SMMU, DMA
- Experience with virtualization and multi-OS
- Strong debugging experience
- Automotive subsystem exposure
- Boot chain (PBL/XBL, fastboot, EDL)
- Memory (DMA, SMMU/IOMMU)
- Diagnostics tools (QXDM, ramdump)
- Firmware loading
- Virtualization (virtio, VM resource allocation)
- Multi-OS (QNX/Linux/Android coordination)
- Full subsystem ownership (camera, audio, connectivity)
- Safety / RTOS exposure
- CI strategy
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience with Google AAOS certification process.
- Exposure to infotainment systems and IVI architecture.
- Hands-on with debugging tools and performance profilers.
- Knowledge of CAN/SOME-IP integration with Android
What Makes You Eligible
- 08–14 years experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Deep technical ownership
- Relevant engineering degree
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant
- Chance to work with a renowned German OEM
- You are expected to work all 5 days in a week in office
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
- 8-14 years experience
- Strong BSP, bootloader, and kernel expertise
- Deep knowledge of memory subsystems (DMA, SMMU/IOMMU)
- Experience with virtualization and multi-OS integration
- Strong debugging experience and diagnostics (QXDM, ramdump)
- Automotive subsystem exposure and full subsystem ownership (camera, audio, connectivity)
- Boot chain experience (PBL/XBL, fastboot, EDL)
- Firmware loading experience
- Virtualization knowledge (virtio, VM resource allocation)
- Multi-OS coordination (QNX, Linux, Android)
- Safety and RTOS exposure
- CI strategy experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Relevant engineering degree
- On-site, 5 days per week work requirement
- Experience with Google AAOS certification process
- Exposure to infotainment systems and IVI architecture
- Hands-on with performance profilers and debugging tools (bonus)
- Knowledge of CAN/SOME-IP integration with Android
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!
