Job Description
About HARMAN:
HARMAN Connected Services is a global leader in connected car technology, lifestyle audio innovations, design and analytics, cloud services, and IoT solutions. We pride ourselves on our innovative culture, where you can collaborate with talented professionals, drive innovation, and develop cutting-edge solutions.
At HARMAN, you'll work on a diverse range of projects spanning automotive, audio, IoT, and cloud services. With offices in over 30 countries, we offer a truly global presence and are committed to your professional growth. Our competitive benefits package includes comprehensive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and recognition programs. Join our dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment to shape the future of automotive technology.
Job Summary:
The Senior Software Engineer (3-6 years’ experience) will design, develop, and integrate Apple CarPlay features within Android-based infotainment platforms. This role focuses on strong individual technical contribution, system-level development, and mentoring junior engineers, while working under architectural guidance from technical leads.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and integrate Apple CarPlay functionality within Android Automotive OS–based infotainment systems. Implement and maintain CarPlay connection lifecycle features including connection, projection, audio playback, Alternate screen support, enhanced siri and error recovery. Implement and enhance Binder / AIDL-based IPC for CarPlay projection services. Develop and maintain state machines and service lifecycle logic for reliable CarPlay operation. Work across Android framework, native components to support CarPlay projection flows. Perform system-level debugging of crashes, ANRs, memory leaks, performance bottlenecks, and boot-time issues. Use debugging and profiling tools such as ADB, logcat, Perfetto, and Android Studio Profiler. Apply JNI and native debugging skills to diagnose and fix cross-layer issues. Support Apple CarPlay certification activities by analyzing validation failures and implementing corrective fixes. Collaborate with QA, certification, and platform teams to ensure CarPlay stability and compliance. Stay informed about updates to CarPlay specifications, iOS compatibility, and Android Automotive platform changes.
Required Skills & Experience:
Programming Skills: Kotlin, Java, C++ Strong experience in Android system-level development (AAOS or AOSP). Solid understanding of Android services, Binder / AIDL, and system service lifecycles. Experience with projection technologies (Apple CarPlay). Proficiency in JNI. Hands-on experience debugging complex Android system issues. Familiarity with Apple CarPlay specifications and certification process is a strong plus. Understanding of Carplay communication plugin Knowledge of FACET testing. Proficiency in ATS log analysis. Strong experience in Audio related Carplay certification test cases.
Preferred skill:
1. Knowledge of Bluetooth, USB, Wifi and other automotive connectivity protocols.
2. Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git or SVN.
3. Experience of minimum 1 complete Carplay certification
What We Offer:
- - Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible working hours and work-from-home options
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance - work in a collaborative, fast-paced automotive engineering environment.
- 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
- 3-6 years software engineering experience
- Kotlin
- Java
- C++
- Android system-level development (AAOS or AOSP)
- Binder / AIDL and Android system service lifecycles
- Apple CarPlay projection technologies and integration
- JNI and native debugging
- Debugging complex Android system issues (crashes, ANRs, memory leaks, performance, boot-time)
- FACET testing knowledge
- ATS log analysis proficiency
- Strong experience with audio-related CarPlay certification test cases
- Familiarity with Apple CarPlay specifications and certification process
- Knowledge of Bluetooth, USB, WiFi automotive connectivity protocols
- Experience with version control systems (Git or SVN)
- At least one complete CarPlay certification experience
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!
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