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
What You’ll Be Part Of
As a Software Engineer, Embedded, you will be part of the Immersive Audio Team within HARMAN Research and will be responsible for advancing wireless audio technologies from research through improving and maturing wireless technologies on embedded platforms. The role supports innovation across HARMAN’s Automotive, Lifestyle, and Professional product lines by developing and evaluating wireless systems, signal processing algorithms, machine learning solutions, and test methodologies. You will participate in end-to-end development and integration of software for complex embedded and Linux-based systems, ensuring seamless interoperability, consistent cross-platform behavior, and outstanding performance.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Develop software for using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Ultra-Wideband on embedded Linux-based systems.
Design and implement chipset-agnostic and OS-independent solutions to ensure consistent behavior across platforms.
Ensure cross-platform integration aligns with performance, security, and UX standards.
Apply real-time embedded software and wireless communication expertise to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
Design and implement software components based on new technologies for further integration into products and services by external teams.
Evaluate, benchmark, and optimize system and algorithm performance, making key technical trade-offs required for productization at mass-production scale.
Guide technology transfer to commercialization teams and support successful downstream integration.
Write technical reports, white papers, and patent applications.
What Makes You A Strong Fit
Minimum of BSc degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, etc. and 6 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of embedded platforms: Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, Microcontrollers.
Experience with SW development on embedded platforms, using C/C++ .
Experience with Wi-Fi, BLE, and UWB on embedded platforms.
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).
We see AI as an important part of how work gets done. While tools may vary, a baseline familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality is expected.
Bonus Points if You Have
Experience with IoT frameworks (e.g. Matter).
Experience with Tizen OS development.
Experience with Linux driver development.
Experience with wireless system measurements.
Experience in multi-ecosystem integration (e.g., home audio, mobile, automotive, professional).
Experience with DSP algorithms prototyping in MATLAB.
Understanding of industry standards bodies, interoperability challenges, and ecosystem constraints.
Track record of patents, publications, or standards contributions in wireless or audio domains.
Demonstrated ability to design scalable architectures supporting multiple product lines.
What Makes You Eligible
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Willingness to work on-site 3 days a week.
What You Can Expect
A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG and others).
Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Six years of relevant industry experience
- Strong knowledge of Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, and microcontrollers
- Embedded software development experience using C and C++
- Experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Ultra-Wideband on embedded platforms
- Experience with continuous integration systems and agile software development
- Experience developing multithreaded and interrupt-driven real-time applications
- Experience with SDKs for audio development
- Business fluency in English
- Baseline familiarity with using AI tools for efficiency, problem-solving, and quality
- Experience with IoT frameworks such as Matter
- Experience with Tizen OS development
- Experience with Linux driver development
- Experience with wireless system measurements
- Experience with multi-ecosystem integration across home audio, mobile, automotive, or professional products
- Experience prototyping DSP algorithms in MATLAB
- Understanding of industry standards bodies, interoperability challenges, and ecosystem constraints
- Patents, publications, or standards contributions in wireless or audio domains
- Ability to design scalable architectures supporting multiple product lines
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
- Willingness to work onsite three days per week
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!
