Security Software Engineer

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

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• 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

As a Software Engineer specialising in automotive cybersecurity, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing secure embedded systems for next-generation vehicles.

Telematics exposes the internal car ecosystem to the Internet:  the car becomes an element of the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a new level of access to the car’s functionalities and a platform to build additional features in areas such as safety, security, and comfort. You will work with concepts like Telematics, 5G and V2X (vehicle-to-everything).

You will be our next colleague responsible for developing the software components for the Telematics department.

What You Will Do

• Review Software specifications, Architecture and Design documents for the system

• Study and understand  customer and internal specifications;

• Develop component design document (CDD) based on specifications and given SW architecture (HDD)

• Develop software components (C++/Linux)

• Resolve inconsistencies in case of unclear technical requirements in the specification by direct communication with the responsible internal/external stakeholder

• Perform functional testing of developed source code and participate in code review sessions

• Act according to the SW development standards of the automotive industry, in-car applications and software development processes

• Provide root cause analysis for issues, fix these issues and verify the effectiveness of the given fixes for the software components delivered.

• Debug knowledge using gdb

• Find optimal solutions for specific requirements and propose solutions

• Break down complex tasks

• Understand and improve required KPIs

• Analyse existing embedded software to add features, make modifications, fix bugs, and/or port to different platforms.

• Specify and implement unit tests for developed SW units

• Test software designs and code at the unit and system levels to ensure that all requirements are met and the highest software quality is achieved.

• Participate in internal and customer-driven design reviews throughout the program.

• Coordinate software development activities with the software team leader.

• Identifies product requirements or performance issues. Works with the software team leader to implement a resolution.

• Communicate with peers inside the Harman group to coordinate software development. This includes occasional travel for training or coordination with other groups.

• Works with the customer to further define requirements and to resolve issues in case of need.

• May direct the work of 1-2 other engineers

• Develop and offer visibility on risk assessment for critical fixes

• Drive the development of complex tasks

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other relevant (IT-connected) specialisations

• At least 3+ years of experience as a software developer

• Solid knowledge of C++, proven by 2+ years of experience

• Linux expertise

• Basic experience with Cryptography

• Experience in developing embedded applications

• Knowledge in inter-process communication, threading, and socket communication

• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal

• Working knowledge of software development processes

• Working knowledge of embedded operating systems

Bonus Points if You Have

• Familiarity with TEE/TrustZones

• Familiarity with HSM/HSE

• Experience with TCP and UDP protocols.

• Unified Modelling Language Knowledge

• Knowledge in agile software development methods (SCRUM, SAFe Agile)

• Security (secure boot, TEE, DEV/Sec mode switch)

• Knowledge of how the Linux Kernel works

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel (0-20% of time) depending on the project necessities

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment

• 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

• “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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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.