SW Engineer

A Career at HARMAN

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Developer C++ in the Telematics team, and you will have the opportunity to develop innovative software for the automotive industry. Telematics exposes the internal car ecosystem to the Internet: the car becomes an element of the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a new level of access to the car’s functionalities and a platform to build additional features in areas such as safety, security, and comfort. You will work with concepts like Telematics, 5G and V2X (vehicle-to-everything).

You will be our next colleague responsible for developing the software components for the Telematics department.

What You Will Do

• Study and understand customer and internal specifications.
• Develop a component design document based on specifications and the given SW architecture
• Develop software components (C++/Linux)
• Resolve inconsistencies in case of unclear technical requirements in the specification by direct communication with the responsible internal/external stakeholder
• Perform functional testing of developed source code, participate in code review sessions
• Act according to the SW development standards of the automotive industry, in-car applications and software development processes
• Provide root cause analysis for issues, fix these issues and verify the effectiveness of the given fixes for the software components delivered
• Debug knowledge using gdb
• Find optimal solutions for specific requirements and propose solutions
• Understand and improve required KPIs
• Analyze existing embedded software to add features, make modifications, fix bugs, and/or port to different platforms
• Specify and implement unit tests for developed SW units
• Test software designs and code at the unit and system level to ensure that all requirements are met and the highest software quality is achieved.
• Identify product requirements or performance issues. Works with the software team leader to implement a resolution
• Communicate with peers inside the Harman group to coordinate software development. This includes occasional travel for training or coordination with other groups
• Work with the customer to further define requirements and to resolve issues in case of need

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant (IT-connected) specializations
• At least 4+ years of experience as a software developer
• Good knowledge of C++ proven by 3+ years of experience
• Good knowledge of Embedded Linux
• Linux expertise
• Experience in developing embedded applications
• Knowledge in inter-process communication, threading, and socket communication
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of software development processes
• Working knowledge of embedded operating systems.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with TCP, UDP, MQTT, CAN protocols
• Unified Modelling Language Knowledge
• Knowledge in agile software development methods (SCRUM, SAFe Agile)
• Linux Kernel experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be willing to travel up to 20%, international travel

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