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A Career at HARMAN
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Architect to join our team and lead the development of the next generation of Android-based infotainment systems for the automotive industry. You will play a critical role in designing, integrating, and optimizing complex audio, video, and embedded systems, ensuring a seamless and high-performance user experience for drivers and passengers.
What You Will Do
- Lead the system architecture for automotive Android infotainment systems, with expertise in audio, video, and automotive embedded systems.
- Design and define the technical architecture for all three domains, including signal processing, routing, playback solutions, hardware interfaces, and software frameworks.
- Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, acoustics, electrical) to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the entire system.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the designed systems.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in automotive audio, video, embedded systems, and Android Automotive OS (AAOS).
- Identify and implement innovative features and functionalities to enhance user experience for audio and video playback, navigation, and other functionalities.
- Participate in system testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve audio, video, and embedded system related issues.
- Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure the integration of third-party audio, video, and embedded system components.
What You Need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in system architecture, with a strong focus on automotive embedded systems.
- In-depth knowledge of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and its capabilities for audio, video, and embedded system integration.
- Proven experience in designing and integrating complex audio and video systems for real-time applications.
- Solid understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) concepts and their application in automotive audio systems.
- Expertise in automotive networking protocols (CAN bus, MOST, A2B, etc.), embedded communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Passion for automotive technology and a desire to create innovative user experiences.
What is Nice to Have
Experience with functional safety concepts (ISO 26262) is a plus.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to work in an office located in Bangalore, India.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages 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.
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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!
