Principal SW Engineer

HARMAN'S ENGINEERS AND DESIGNERS ARE CREATIVE, PURPOSEFUL AND AGILE

As part of this team, you'll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A CAREER AT HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Principal SW Engineer will be part of the Intelligent Audio Team in Harman Research. The role is expected to be innovative, and results driven. You will leverage your background in machine learning, optimization techniques, and past exposure to the audio industry to create experiences that delight and surprise our customers. You will use your imagination and vision to see what hasn't been done before to create better and new experiences. You must have strong analytic and design skills. You will work within a broader team of researchers and SW developers to drive projects from early prototyping to productization. We expect you work independently. Experience in audio system design, audio algorithms, and novel testing methodology is mandatory to succeed in this role.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Integrate Audio DSP algorithms in Embedded Audio platforms like Android or Tizen.
• Create Linux-based audio applications on embedded devices
• Prototype audio systems and prepare technology demonstrators.
• Qualify the performance of audio algorithms using testing frameworks.
• Write reports, white papers, and patents.
• Transfer new technologies to commercialization teams.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Minimum of B.Sc. degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, acoustics, etc. and 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with development of SW on Embedded platforms
• Software development experience using C/C++
• Hands-on experience with continuous integration systems and Agile SW development (GIT)
• Fluency in developing multi-threaded and interrupt driven programs for real-time applications
• Experience with SDKs for audio development.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience implementing and testing algorithms derived from research papers
• Experience with DSP algorithms prototyping in MATLAB
• Experience with Linux/Tizen OS development
• Experience with acoustic systems measurements
• Practical experience with Embedded systems prototyping and debugging

WHAT MAKES YOU ELIGIBLE

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

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
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

YOU BELONG HERE

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

ABOUT HARMAN: WHERE INNOVATION UNLEASHES NEXT-LEVEL TECHNOLOGY

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.