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
As an IOC Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, integrating, and validating software for automotive IO Controller (IOC) platforms based on automotive microcontrollers such as Renesas RH850, Infineon Aurix, or NXP S32. You will work on vehicle communication, AUTOSAR integration, CAN/CAN-FD signal management, and MCU-to-SoC communication for next-generation cockpit and infotainment systems. This is an individual contributor role involving development, debugging, and system integration activities across multiple automotive domains.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain embedded software for IOC applications.
- Integrate and validate automotive CAN/CAN-FD signals.
- Analyze customer DBC files and implement signal mapping.
- Configure AUTOSAR Basic Software modules and generate configurations.
- Develop and debug low-level drivers for SPI, UART, I2C, GPIO, ADC, and PWM interfaces.
- Support IOC and SoC communication interfaces.
- Perform root cause analysis of software and integration issues.
- Support flashing, bring-up, testing, and production releases.
- Collaborate with platform, middleware, HMI, and vehicle integration teams.
- Participate in code reviews and support software quality and process compliance activities.
What You Need to Be Successful
- 3-8 years of experience in Automotive Embedded Software Development.
- Strong knowledge of Embedded C programming and real-time embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience with CAN and CAN-FD protocols.
- Strong understanding of DBC-based signal integration and vehicle communication.
- Experience with AUTOSAR modules
- Hands-on experience with Vector DaVinci Configurator.
- Experience using Vector CANoe and/or CANalyzer.
- Experience with MCU platforms such as:
- Renesas RH850
- Infineon Aurix
- NXP S32
- STM32
- Strong debugging skills in embedded and automotive environments.
- Experience with communication interfaces:
- SPI, UART, I2C, GPIO, ADC, PWM
Bonus Points if You Have
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety concepts.
- Experience with UDS diagnostics and DTC handling.
- Experience with Automotive Ethernet protocols.
- Knowledge of Bootloader development and firmware update mechanisms.
- Experience with MCU-to-SoC communication architectures.
- Experience working on Automotive Cockpit, Infotainment, Cluster, or Vehicle Integration programs.
- Familiarity with Qualcomm automotive platforms.
- Experience in A2B audio systems and display control interfaces.
- Experience with Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, and CI/CD environments.
What Makes You Eligible
- BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in global and cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to work with global stakeholders and support integration activities across multiple domains.
- Flexibility to work with distributed teams across different time zones when required.
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
- 3-8 years of experience in automotive embedded software development
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline
- Strong Embedded C programming and real-time embedded systems knowledge
- Hands-on experience with CAN and CAN-FD protocols
- Experience with DBC-based signal integration and vehicle communication
- Experience with AUTOSAR modules
- Hands-on experience with Vector DaVinci Configurator
- Experience using Vector CANoe and/or CANalyzer
- Experience with Renesas RH850, Infineon Aurix, NXP S32, or STM32 microcontrollers
- Strong embedded and automotive debugging skills
- Experience with SPI, UART, I2C, GPIO, ADC, and PWM interfaces
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety concepts
- Experience with UDS diagnostics and DTC handling
- Experience with Automotive Ethernet protocols
- Knowledge of bootloader development and firmware update mechanisms
- Experience with MCU-to-SoC communication architectures
- Experience with automotive cockpit, infotainment, cluster, or vehicle integration programs
- Familiarity with Qualcomm automotive platforms
- Experience with A2B audio systems and display control interfaces
- Experience with Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, and CI/CD environments
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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!
.png){kind=logo}
