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
We are looking for a Tech Lead to design/develop key projects for Harman Remote Vehicle Updating Service (OTA) and device management, which is the most advanced and proven solution for Automotive/Mobile OEMs and Suppliers. Having responsibility for designing, implementation/code
review, unit test of the system components and leading to improve technical level of team members, development environment. Integration of end-to-end solutions on automotive systems and operator networks provide high quality of technical experience and supporting to build CI/CD, automation test and development environment. Working closely with Project Managers, Solution Architects and
Development/QA team in Delivery Development team.
Your Team
Report to development manager located in Japan
What You Will Do
• Design/development of automotive/mobile OTA E2E solution (Cloud/On-premise)
• Contribute to clarify customer requirement and transfer to global teams
• Transfer knowledge to QA/technical support through documentation and meeting
• Writing code to develop customer feature, to improve our product, to deeply understand
technical feasibility etc.
• Investigate and analyzing technical problems and making recommendations to improve
software quality
• Improve technical level of team members and development environment
o Integrate OTA E2E solution on On-premise or Cloud Services
o Build CI/CD development environment
o Build automation testing environment
What You Need
• Education: BSc. in Computer Science or equivalent
• 7+ years of work experience in development of Web application systems, services or Embedded OS platform using C, Java or modern programming language (C++, Python, JavaScript etc.)
• Hands-on experience with tools like: Maven, Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket
• Linux hands-on, networking
• Independent, experienced in learning new environments and assemble POC quickly,
experienced in working under pressure and deadlines
• Independent and Self Motivated
• Ability to work as a team member
• Native level Japanese
• Comprehensive English skills (meeting, reporting and collaboration)
What is Nice to Have
• Experience with C/C++ development
• Experience with development on Embedded OS software programming (Linux / Android / QNX)
• Knowledge and experience in using: Spring Boot, JUnit, Cucumber
• Experience with CI/CD related tools: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with modern web development: Angular, TypeScript, Node.js, REST API
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Shell, Groovy, Gradle)
• Experience & knowledge of DB – Oracle/PostgreSQL, SQL, Elasticsearch
• Experience with Cloud Services like AWS/Azure/GCP
What Makes You Eligible
• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
What We Offer
• We offer an authentic, diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
• You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
• Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
• We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
• We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.
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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
- BSc in Computer Science or equivalent
- 7+ years developing web application systems, services, or embedded OS platform using C, Java or modern languages (C++, Python, JavaScript)
- Hands-on experience with Maven, Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket
- Linux hands-on experience and networking knowledge
- Ability to work independently, learn new environments, and assemble POCs quickly under pressure and deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work as a team member
- Native level Japanese
- Comprehensive English skills for meetings, reporting, and collaboration
- Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international)
- Experience with C/C++ development
- Embedded OS software programming experience (Linux / Android / QNX)
- Knowledge and experience with Spring Boot, JUnit, Cucumber
- Experience with CI/CD tools and containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
- Modern web development: Angular, TypeScript, Node.js, REST API
- Scripting experience: Shell, Groovy, Gradle (Python already listed as required)
- Database knowledge: Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL, Elasticsearch
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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!
