Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.
Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader
About the Role
As a Software Engineer, Applications, you will be part of the Immersive Audio Team within HARMAN Research and will be responsible for advancing new audio technologies from research through prototype development and productization readiness. You will support innovation across HARMAN’s Automotive, Lifestyle, and Professional product lines by developing and evaluating audio systems, signal processing algorithms, machine learning solutions, and test methodologies. You will collaborate with researchers and software developers and works across the full technology lifecycle: identifying new concepts, building proof-of-concept implementations, benchmarking and optimizing solutions for market readiness, and enabling successful transfer to commercialization teams.
What You Will Do
Design, implement and integrate Audio DSP algorithms in Embedded Audio platforms like Linux, Android or Tizen.
Develop Linux-based audio applications on embedded devices.
Design and implement software components based on new technologies for further integration into products and services by external teams.
Promote and drive adaptation of technologies developed by the Audio Systems team with internal Business Units and Engineering organizations.
Make key technical trade-offs and optimizations required to scale technologies from prototype to productization and mass production.
Evaluate existing and emerging technologies for market readiness through benchmarking, technical analysis, and comparative assessment.
Transfer of new technologies to commercialization teams, ensuring technical readiness and successful integration.
Write technical reports, white papers, and patent applications.
What You Need to Be Successful
Minimum of BSc degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, acoustics, etc. and 6 years of relevant industry experience.
Experience with development of SW on embedded platforms, using C/C++.
Practical experience with Agentic AI integration into code development process.
Real time Audio DSP algorithm implementation experience.
Hands-on experience with continuous integration systems and Agile SW development.
Fluency in developing multi-threaded and interrupt driven programs for real-time applications.
Experience with SDKs for audio development.
Business fluent in English (verbal and written).
Bonus Points if You Have
Experience implementing and testing algorithms derived from research papers.
Experience with DSP algorithms prototyping in MATLAB.
Experience with data science and machine learning.
Experience creating VSTs or other real-time audio processing prototyping.
Experience with Linux/Tizen OS development.
Experience with acoustic systems measurements.
Practical experience with embedded systems prototyping and debugging.
What Makes You Eligible
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Willingness to work on-site 3 days a week .
What We Offer
Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.
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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
- Minimum BSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 6 years of relevant industry experience
- Experience with development of software on embedded platforms using C/C++
- Hands-on experience with continuous integration systems
- Experience with SDKs for audio development
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!
