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
New opportunity within our large Engineering organization for a Test Engineer as part of a new opening position in Connectivity Test Center. This role will be part of a new team based in Bucharest which will work closely with the wider team. This is a newly formed team. Our goal is to build out our Connectivity Test Coordinating team operating from our strategic site in Bucharest providing experienced and dynamic team members to support multiple roles across our portfolio of global projects. This is an extremely exciting time to get involved, to help develop and shape innovative technology and drive change throughout the organization.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications using industry-standard frameworks and tools.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA team members to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Integrate AI-powered testing tools and frameworks to enhance test coverage, efficiency, and defect detection.
- Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work with the development team to resolve issues.
- Continuously evaluate and adopt new automation technologies, including AI/ML-based solutions, to improve testing processes.
- Develop and maintain test data, environments, and documentation to support automated testing.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for test automation and quality assurance.
- Monitor and report on test execution, coverage, and quality metrics, leveraging AI-driven analytics where applicable..
- Review software specifications and testing procedures
- Create, update and review test scripts
- Execute automated test cases
What You Need to be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other similar specialization
- Good programming knowledge in Python (5+ years of experience)
- Good knowledge of LLMs
- AI-driven test strategy & validation mindset
- Good analytical skills to understand, evaluate and provide solution for given complex scenarios and case studies.
- Hands on experience with any market available test frameworks or customer proprietary test framework
- Version Control Systems experience (preferably Git)
- Hands on experience in code development, debugging, troubleshooting.
- Good understanding of Embedded System and Automotive Products.
- Understand the SW and HW architecture of various platform variants.
- Good knowledge and understanding of the different Telematics domains like OTA, GNSS, E-Call, Positioning, 4G/5G, Wifi, V2X, Remote Services, Security
- Good experience in test methods, processes, error management and tools.
- Knowledge of standard industry communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Ethernet etc
- Team player skills with a “can do” attitude.
- Understanding about diagnosis topics of a vehicle and about diagnostic communication protocols used in electronic control units.
- Knowledge of the V-model software development process
- Understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools (e.g., chatbots, data analysis platforms, automation software)
Bonus Points if You Have
- ISTQB Certification and ASPICE knowledge
- Knowledge in Python framework like Robot or pychamp
- Automation / engineering domain script development (hands on) experience with Python
- Knowledge with repository software’s like Jira, IBM tools
- Experience in Agile/SCRUM
- HW experience with configuration different setups
- Knowledge in ALM is beneficial.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness travel (0-20% of time) depending on the project necessities.
- Fluent in commercial and technical English
- High sense of responsibility
- Attention to details and good analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
What We Offer
- Work in international teams with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers
- Use HARMAN Flex – choose the right working model fitting their job (WFH, Hybrid or Office)
- Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainings.
- Access HARMAN Web shop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG
- Are encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextime.
- And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks.
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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's degree in engineering or similar
- Programming in Python (5+ years)
- Good knowledge of LLMs
- AI-driven test strategy and validation mindset
- Analytical skills to evaluate complex scenarios
- Hands-on experience with test frameworks or proprietary test frameworks
- Version control systems experience
- Git (preferable)
- Code development, debugging, troubleshooting experience
- Understanding of Embedded Systems and Automotive Products
- Understanding of SW and HW architecture of platform variants
- Knowledge of Telematics domains (OTA, GNSS, E-Call, Positioning, 4G/5G, WiFi, V2X, Remote Services, Security)
- Experience in test methods, processes, error management and tools
- Knowledge of communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Ethernet
- Understanding of vehicle diagnosis topics and diagnostic communication protocols
- Knowledge of V-model software development process
- Understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools (chatbots, data analysis platforms, automation software)
- Fluent commercial and technical English
- Willingness to travel 0-20%
- Team player with strong responsibility and attention to detail
- ISTQB Certification and ASPICE knowledge
- Knowledge in Python frameworks like Robot or pychamp
- Automation/engineering domain script development with Python (hands-on)
- Experience with repository/issue tools like Jira, IBM tools
- Experience in Agile/SCRUM
- Hardware experience configuring different setups
- Knowledge in ALM
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!
