Intern – Embedded Software Engineer (connectivity / Telematics) – 6 Months

Intern - Embedded Software Engineer (Connectivity / Telematics) - 6 Months

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

As an intern in our Connectivity organization, you will contribute to embedded software development for Telematics Control Units (TCUs) for European customers — from implementing features and unit tests to debugging system behavior and supporting integration quality.

This is a 6-month internship (full-time or part-time) designed for final-year students with strong fundamentals, a hands-on mindset, and the ambition to grow fast.

Hands-on experience with production-grade embedded software in an automotive environment

Mentorship, technical learning sessions, and structured feedback are part of our internship program framework

Exposure to system-level problem solving (robustness, stability, timing) and quality practices used in automotive development

Potential pathway to a long-term role based on performance and business needs

Implement embedded C++ functionality and write unit / white-box tests based on design documentation

Debug and improve software quality: bug fixing, maintenance, and incremental feature additions across existing embedded code

Analyze issues related to time response, stability, and robustness at component and system level; support root-cause investigations.

Contribute to connectivity/networking-related work (e.g., understanding traffic flows, interfaces, logs, and failure modes in connected systems)

Demonstrated AI-assisted productivity (prompting, tool usage, automation mindset) applied to real engineering tasks such as log triage, code comprehension, unit testing, or documentation — without compromising quality or confidentiality

Final year (or close to graduation) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, IT, or similar

Solid C++ fundamentals in an embedded context.

Linux fundamentals (command line, basic tooling, debugging mindset)

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP basics, client-server concepts, packet/log-driven troubleshooting mindset)

Strong English communication skills (written & spoken)

Strong academic results and/or meaningful technical projects (personal, university, competitions, open-source)

Any exposure to automotive/telematics systems

Practical debugging experience (logs, traces, reproducible defect isolation)

Hybrid working model; on-site preferred (Bucharest) based on project and integration needs

Availability for the full 6-month internship period (full-time or part-time)

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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)

Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

Competitive wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program

An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development