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
Software Engineer – Android Infrastructure & Embedded Systems
What You Will Do
- Take an active role in the design, implementation, and planning of core features.
- Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code in C/C++ and/or Android platform code.
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
- Perform thorough code reviews, ensuring clean, efficient, and secure code.
- Collaborate closely with product, QA, DevOps, and other engineering groups.
- Maintain and improve internal documentation and technical knowledge bases.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across Android platform layers, Linux subsystems, and embedded environments.
- Work with the team using Scrum/Agile methodologies (sprint planning, grooming, retrospectives).
- Take ownership of assigned areas, drive tasks to completion, and communicate progress regularly.
- Explore, evaluate, and introduce new technologies and tools that improve productivity and product quality.
What You Need to Be Successful
- 5+ years of experience in C/C++ development on Linux or embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of system-level software, memory management, multithreading, and IPC.
- Hands-on experience with Linux tools, shell scripting, debugging, and profiling.
- Experience working under pressure, handling complex tasks, and meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, responsible, motivated, and team-oriented.
Android Infrastructure
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience with Android AOSP, platform internals, system services, HAL/BSP layers.
- Knowledge of Android: VAB / VABC, update_engine, payload generation, dynamic partitions dm-verity, AVB, signing flows.
- Familiarity with Android boot process, recovery, fastboot, verified boot, and device trees.
- Experience with compression standards relevant to OTA: LZ4, Zstd, Brotli, etc.
- Understanding of Android build system (Soong/Bazel), repo workflows, and vendor customization.
Additional Advantages
- Experience with Embedded Linux.
- Experience with OTA standards in automotive or mobile domains.
- Familiarity with FOSS components (OpenSSL/BoringSSL, zlib/minizip).
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment.
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
- Competitive wellness benefits.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
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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.
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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!
