Principal Architect - SWE

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.

Introduction: 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-tracking 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 Python-based automation frameworks for integration and system testing. The role involves owning build, integration, and release activities, setting up CI/CD pipelines, and leading a small team of up to 3 engineers.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks for integration and system testing.
• Build AI/ML-based solutions to improve test automation, defect detection, log analysis, and test result prediction.
• Develop scripts to automate data collection, log parsing, and test reporting.
• Analyze vehicle logs and test data to identify failures, trends, and root causes.
• Integrate test automation with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools.
• Work closely with software developers, test engineers, and system architects to improve test coverage and quality.
• Support validation of automotive software across embedded, Android, Linux, and cloud-connected systems.
• Prepare technical documentation and maintain automation scripts and ML models.

What Makes You Eligible

• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with Python automation frameworks such as PyTest, Robot Framework, or unittest.
• Good knowledge of Machine Learning concepts and hands-on experience with libraries such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Experience with data analysis using Pandas and NumPy.
• Experience in log analysis, data visualization, and report generation.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, XML, and scripting.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

• Experience in automotive software testing or integration testing.
• Familiarity with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) and ISO 26262.
• Experience with Generative AI or Large Language Models (LLMs) for test automation or intelligent log analysis is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Work from Office environment with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite Five days a week.
• 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

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.