Principal Engineer, Audio Architecture
HARMAN InternationalResponsibilities
- Own end-to-end software architecture for Intelligent Cockpit and Central Compute products.
- Define platform software architecture, system decomposition, interfaces, middleware frameworks, and software component allocation.
- Lead architecture reviews across concept, RFQ, development, DV, PV, and SOP phases.
- Develop reusable platform strategies and align technology roadmaps across OEM programs and product generations.
- Define automotive audio architectures on Qualcomm and other SoC platforms, including DSP processing, amplifier integration, audio routing, audio virtualization, and voice processing.
- Optimize architecture for latency, performance, memory footprint, and user experience.
- Collaborate with SoC suppliers, OEM engineering teams, hardware and software teams, product management, functional safety, and cybersecurity teams.
- Establish architecture guidelines, design rules, reusable assets, and best practices.
- Review software supplier deliverables, support supplier evaluations and technical due diligence, and mentor development teams and junior architects.
- Manage complex supplier relationships and drive technical, commercial, and business outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of embedded software development experience and at least 5 years of software architecture leadership experience in automotive products.
- Proven delivery experience supporting OEM production programs.
- Hands-on experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen4, Gen4.5, and Gen5 automotive platforms, including audio frameworks, audio routing, DSP processing chains, voice architecture, acoustic tuning, and multi-channel audio systems.
- Strong operating system expertise in Android Automotive, Android Framework, QNX, and Linux.
- Knowledge of cockpit domain controllers, central compute controllers, infotainment systems, connectivity systems, and vehicle networks including Ethernet, CAN, LIN, SOME/IP, AVB, and TSN.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, finance, quality, and program management teams.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Preferred experience with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or software platform suppliers.
- Preferred knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety, ISO/SAE 21434 automotive cybersecurity, ASPICE processes, Automotive Ethernet architecture, and AI Assistant platforms and LLM integration.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required and ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed global organization.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment, including full-time global remote work for positions that can be performed outside HARMAN or customer locations.
- Employee discounts on JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and other products.
- Extensive training through HARMAN University.
- Competitive wellness benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
- Inclusive and diverse environment supporting professional and personal development.
About HARMAN International
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!