
Principal Engineer, Embedded Software Engineering
HARMAN InternationalResponsibilities
- Develop, integrate, and maintain BSP, kernel, and device-driver software for automotive Cockpit and Central Compute platforms.
- Support platform bring-up, BSP customization, performance optimization, and production software releases.
- Develop and debug software across Linux, Android, and/or QNX.
- Collaborate with SoC suppliers, hardware teams, architects, application teams, and OEM customers to resolve complex system issues.
- Drive feature development and troubleshooting in areas including virtualization, USB, camera, Ethernet, display, graphics, audio, and power management.
- Support system integration, vehicle validation, customer issue investigation, and field issue resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of embedded software development experience, including BSP, kernel, or device-driver development.
- Required hands-on experience with Qualcomm automotive platforms, including SA8155, SA8295, Gen4, Gen5, or equivalent.
- Strong kernel development experience in Linux, Android, and/or QNX.
- Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
- Experience with BSP bring-up, boot processes, device drivers, interrupt handling, memory management, and system performance optimization.
- Familiarity with at least one of virtualization, USB, camera, Ethernet, display, graphics, audio, or power management.
- Experience with development and debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, Trace32, or performance analysis tools.
- Experience working on production automotive programs and cross-functional development teams.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Preferred experience with NVIDIA automotive platforms such as Orin, Thor, and DriveOS.
- Preferred experience with hypervisors and virtualization technologies including QNX Hypervisor, KVM, Xen, or Jailhouse.
- Preferred experience with Automotive Ethernet, AVB/TSN, SOME/IP, or networking stack development.
- Knowledge of Functional Safety, ISO 26262, Cybersecurity, ISO/SAE 21434, or ASPICE is preferred.
- Preferred experience supporting premium OEM programs such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, or Audi.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment with full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
- Employee discounts on Harman and Samsung products, including JBL, HARMAN Kardon, and AKG.
- Extensive training opportunities through HARMAN University.
- Competitive wellness benefits.
- Access to the HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
- Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
- Inclusive and diverse work environment supporting professional and personal development.
- Occasional international 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!