What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Embedded Software Engineer position at Harman International Industries?
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 every day.
About the Role
We seek a skilled and motivated Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded software development and audio technology and a passion for crafting high-quality audio experiences. This role involves defining software platforms, developing the technical roadmap, creating innovative solutions, and collaborating with project teams to deliver exceptional audio solutions.
Your Team
You will be working with the technology platforms team as an individual contributor.
What You Will Do
As the Principal Software Embedded Engineer, you will design and own the software architecture and framework for audio products, collaborating with the team to meet goals for time, quality, and cost. You will stay updated on the latest Wi-Fi and connectivity technologies while working with other professionals to define technical requirements for software systems, particularly for Wi-Fi connectivity components. Please note this is a customer-facing role where you will be gathering requirements directly from customers, translating them into clear definitions with acceptance criteria, and occasionally constructing customer demos to showcase solutions. You will also provide technical guidance to the team, ensuring the software meets standards for quality, security, modifiability, extensibility, and certification.
What You Need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in gathering requirements directly from customers, translating them into clear definitions with acceptance criteria, and occasionally constructing customer demos to showcase solution.
- 8 years of hands-on development experience in driver / middleware / application based on embedded Linux systems in the Consumer Electronic industry,
- Proficient with programming C / C . Familiarity with audio codecs, streaming protocols, and audio file formats.
- 5 years of experience in embedded software architecture design, specializing in translating high-level customer needs into detailed, actionable product requirement definitions and functional specifications.
- Proven experience in audio software and hardware platform development. Experience with real-time audio processing libraries and frameworks. Knowledge of audio hardware interfaces (e.g., I2S, SPDIF, USB, HDMI).
- Deep knowledge of communication protocols between services, such as WebSocket, MQTT, and Bonefish
What is Nice to Have
What Makes You Eligible
What We Offer
Salary Ranges : 129,750 - $ 190,300
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Salary : $129,750 - $190,300
