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
This position will be responsible for defining and driving the software architecture for Harman’s Augmented Reality solutions within the Intelligent Cockpit organization. The role includes leading architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and quality of software platforms, and collaborating closely with global engineering teams and stakeholders. We are looking for a passionate technology leader with strong expertise in software architecture, modern C++ development, Linux-based systems, and automotive software development who is excited to shape the future of AR experiences.
What You Will Do
Define and drive system and software architecture for SVS and Augmented Reality products and platforms.
Ensure architectural alignment across software components, system requirements, hardware constraints, and customer needs.
Augmented Reality products and platforms.
Lead architectural design activities, ensuring alignment of technical solutions with product, customer, and business requirements.
Align architectural decisions across multiple stakeholders, balancing business goals, customer requirements, technical constraints, and long-term product strategy.
Drive architecture reviews and provide technical leadership for development teams working with modern C++ on Linux and embedded platforms.
Establish and promote software engineering best practices, including clean architecture principles, design patterns, code quality standards, and maintainable software design.
Collaborate closely with development teams to guide implementation, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and support critical design decisions.
Analyze technical risks, system constraints, and hardware/software limitations, providing mitigation strategies and architectural recommendations.
Define and maintain architectural documentation using UML and related documentation standards.
Partner with management, customers, product owners, and global engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Support platform adaptation and integration activities across Linux-based and embedded automotive environments.
Evaluate new technologies, tools, and development approaches to improve software quality, engineering efficiency, and product scalability.
Interact with Harman suppliers, Augmented Reality domain experts, and customers, both locally and internationally.
What You Need to Be Successful
5+ years of professional experience in modern C++ (C++14 or newer) software development on Linux platforms, including experience working on complex software systems.
2+ years of experience in software architecture, technical leadership, or senior technical roles involving architectural decision-making.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns (GoF), SOLID principles, and clean architecture concepts.
Hands-on experience with STL, Boost libraries, algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization techniques.
Solid knowledge of Linux and Embedded Linux environments, including understanding of hardware and software constraints on ARM-based platforms.
Experience with software design and architectural documentation using UML.
Practical experience with Git, CMake, and debugging tools such as GDB.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess technical risks and define effective solutions.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, customers, product owners, and global engineering teams.
What we offer
Work in international teams with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers.
Use HARMAN Flex – choose the right working model fitting their job (Hybrid or Office)
Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainings.
Access HARMAN Webshop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG)
Are encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextime.
And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks.
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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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years professional experience in modern C++ (C++14 or newer) software development on Linux platforms
- 2+ years experience in software architecture, technical leadership, or senior technical roles involving architectural decision-making
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or related technical field
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns (GoF), SOLID principles, and clean architecture concepts
- Hands-on experience with STL, Boost libraries, algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization techniques
- Solid knowledge of Linux and Embedded Linux environments and hardware/software constraints on ARM-based platforms
- Experience with software design and architectural documentation using UML
- Practical experience with Git, CMake, and debugging tools such as GDB
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess technical risks and define solutions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with management, customers, product owners, and global teams
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.
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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!
