Engineer, Audio Routing

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

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 passionate and experienced software engineer who will be responsible for audio routing solution delivery and audio algorithms development on IVI / Cockpit products which serve our global/domestic Car OEM customers. You will be dedicated on challenging work daily together with global software team across US, Europe and Asia.

What You Will Do

• Initiate and lead to develop innovative audio solutions for Harman digital cockpit platforms.
• Design audio sub-system for IVI / Cockpit products.
• Develop audio routing framework in multi-core SoC environment.
• Coordinate proactively with all audio sub-domains until consolidated audio solution be delivered.
• Perform code reviews and other activities to ensure high-quality results.
• Provide unit tests and documentation for software modules.
• Function within highly talented specialized team environment and coordinate with others to accomplish project tasks.

What You Need

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and should have at least 3 years of related experience.
• Strong C /C++ programming skill.
• Experienced in audio development for Linux ALSA drivers or Android audio subsystem.
• Excellent English language skills (fluent in spoken and written, can host conference call in English).
• Excellent with embedded system software development, testing and debugging skill.
• Detail oriented.

What is Nice to Have

• Familiar with Linux kernel is a big plus.
• Familiar with multi-core communication in SoC is a big plus.
• Familiar with audio sub-system in vehicle is a big plus.
• Experienced developing and debugging object-oriented software in a real-time, embedded, multi-processor, multi-interface environment is a plus.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work in an [R&D center] in Chengdu
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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.