Software Engineer, MCU

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

What You’ll Be Part Of

As a Software Engineer, MCU, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and implementation of embedded software. You will collaborate with global teams throughout the software development life cycle.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop production ready software following a defined software development process.
• Executing full lifecycle software design, develop and debug new advanced features.
• Develop firmware for MCU architectures using C/C++ within complex, multi-threaded, multi-core processors.
• Perform structured root-cause analysis on defects and implement targeted fixes.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers and represent the team during technical reviews.
• Work both independently and within large global teams with little direct supervision.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead efforts to port, optimize, modify, fix, and extend existing code as necessary.
• Review test plans and vectors to guarantee full verification of systems and components.
• Write well-designed, testable code.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Support creation of the content for product internal and external documentation.
• Perform design, code and tests review.
• Create and document software and module’s architecture.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• At least 5+ years of experience in C/C++ in embedded firmware.
• Experience with development on embedded platforms with MCU.
• Familiar with HW embedded systems around SoC, MCU.
• Experience in audio products in automotive applications.
• Working experience with debugging hardware/firmware/software interaction during board bring-up and subsequent updates.
• Experience with one or more major open Operating System (Embedded Linux/Free RTOS etc.).
• Working knowledge of digital communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB.
• Experience with JTAG development and debugging.
• Familiar with Agile development methodologies and test-driven development.
• Deep knowledge of embedded device constraints and how to root cause or debug issues through the entire SW development life cycle.
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Education: Masters/Bachelors in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering or related field.
• Familiar with design patterns.
• Experienced in creating high-quality cross platform reusable software.   
• Self-motivated, result driven individual, must be passionate about the work.
• Knowledge in git/Gerrit, cmake and python build environment.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in DSP sharc and ADC chipsets.
• Experience with DSP Architecture and DSP assembly language programming.
• Hands-on electronics system debug experience with JATG.
• Experience in Drivers porting for MCU and DSP chipsets.
• Skills in POSIX and proficient in real time multi-threaded software design and development.

Things To Know

• You have a working knowledge of English.
• You are willing to travel, if necessary.
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
• You can obtain a government security clearance; You are eligible to work in China.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite four days a week (if applicable).
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
• Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your 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.