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
What You’ll Be Part Of
As a BSP Software Engineer within HARMAN Automotive, you will help develop Cockpit and Central Compute platforms. You will collaborate with SoC suppliers, hardware teams, architects, and application teams to deliver high-quality automotive software from platform bring-up through production release.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Develop, integrate, and maintain BSP, kernel, and device driver software for Cockpit and Central Compute platforms.
- Support platform bring-up, board support package customization, performance optimization, and production software releases.
- Develop and debug software across Linux, Android, and/or QNX operating systems.
- Collaborate with SoC suppliers, hardware teams, architects, and application teams to resolve complex system issues.
- Drive feature development and troubleshooting in one or more domains such as Virtualization, USB, Camera, Ethernet, Display, Graphics, Audio, or Power Management.
- Support system integration, vehicle validation, customer issue investigation, and field issue resolution.
What Makes You A Strong Fit
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
- 3+ years of embedded software development experience, including BSP, kernel, or device driver development.
- Hands-on experience with Qualcomm automotive platforms (SA8155, SA8295, Gen4/Gen5 or equivalent) is required.
- Strong kernel development experience in Linux, Android, and/or QNX.
- Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
- Experience with BSP bring-up, boot process, device drivers, interrupt handling, memory management, and system performance optimization.
- Familiarity with at least one of the following domains: Virtualization, USB, Camera, Ethernet, Display, Graphics, Audio, or Power Management.
- Experience with development and debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, Trace32, or performance analysis tools.
- Experience working on production automotive programs and cross-functional development teams.
- Fluent English communication skills.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience with NVIDIA automotive platforms (Orin, Thor, DriveOS, or equivalent).
- Experience with Hypervisor and Virtualization technologies, including QNX Hypervisor, KVM, Xen, or Jailhouse.
- Experience with Automotive Ethernet, AVB/TSN, SOME/IP, or networking stack development.
- Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), or ASPICE.
- Experience supporting premium OEM programs such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, Audi, or similar.
Things To Know
- Strong analytical and system-level debugging capability.
- Self-driven with strong ownership and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a global and cross-functional engineering environment.
- Willingness to support customer activities and occasional international travel.
- Passion for building high-performnce automotive software platforms.
What You Can Expect
- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite four days a week (if applicable).
- Access to employee discounts on HARMAN products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development
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
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3 or more years of embedded software development experience
- BSP, kernel, or device driver development experience
- Hands-on experience with Qualcomm automotive platforms such as SA8155, SA8295, Gen4, Gen5, or equivalent
- Strong kernel development experience in Linux, Android, and/or QNX
- Strong C and C++ programming and debugging skills
- Experience with BSP bring-up, boot processes, device drivers, interrupt handling, memory management, and system performance optimization
- Familiarity with Virtualization, USB, Camera, Ethernet, Display, Graphics, Audio, or Power Management
- Experience with GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, Trace32, or performance analysis tools
- Experience working on production automotive programs and cross-functional development teams
- Fluent English communication skills
- Experience with NVIDIA automotive platforms, Orin, Thor, DriveOS, or equivalent
- Experience with QNX Hypervisor, KVM, Xen, Jailhouse, or other hypervisor and virtualization technologies
- Experience with Automotive Ethernet, AVB/TSN, SOME/IP, or networking stack development
- Knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, or ASPICE
- Experience supporting premium OEM programs such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, or Audi
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!
