Software Engineer, Automotive Middleware
HARMAN InternationalResponsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automotive middleware services on Android Automotive, Linux, and QNX.
- Develop platform services for logging, SOA communication, Vehicle HAL, cluster interaction, software updates, power management, network management, state and configuration management, camera services, time synchronization, T-Box integration, and hard-key handling.
- Develop and maintain Android Framework and HAL components, including AMS, PMS, networking, display, and input modules.
- Support HMI integration with Kanzi, Qt, or equivalent frameworks on Linux/QNX instrument-cluster platforms.
- Produce software design documents, interface specifications, and technical records.
- Analyze requirements, clarify technical questions, and drive implementation through integration and validation.
- Debug cross-layer issues involving applications, framework services, native components, HAL, operating systems, and vehicle interfaces.
- Improve software stability, performance, maintainability, and resource utilization for production automotive programs.
- Support customer integration, vehicle testing, production launches, and occasional travel when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong C/C++ development skills and practical knowledge of modern C++11/14/17 features, including STL, smart pointers, move semantics, and lambda expressions.
- Understanding of Linux process and thread management, synchronization mechanisms, and concurrent programming.
- Hands-on experience with inter-process communication using sockets, D-Bus, shared memory, Binder, and message queues.
- Experience with file I/O and event-driven models such as epoll and select.
- Proficiency with Git, CMake/Makefile, GDB, Perf, and Valgrind.
- Strong system-level debugging, problem-solving, and technical documentation capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a global and cross-functional engineering environment.
- Preferred experience developing and adapting Android HAL components, platform porting, and integration.
- Preferred ability to analyze Android Framework Java code and troubleshoot Java/Native cross-layer issues.
- Preferred experience optimizing Android system stability and performance, including Java crashes, native crashes, and ANRs.
- Preferred experience with QNX/Linux application development, production issue analysis, Kanzi, Qt, Unity3D, or other automotive HMI frameworks.
- Preferred experience delivering middleware for production automotive infotainment or instrument-cluster programs.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility and in-person collaboration; most applicable office-based roles are onsite four days per week.
- Employee discounts on HARMAN products, including JBL, Harman/Kardon, and AKG.
- Learning and development opportunities through HARMAN University programs.
- Wellness benefits.
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria where available.
- Inclusive and diverse work environment supporting professional and personal development.
- Occasional travel may be required.
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!