- Location
- In_Bangalore_ Kalyani Platina_HII, India
- Department
- Engineering
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
About HARMAN:
HARMAN Connected Services is a global leader in connected car technology, lifestyle audio innovations, design and analytics, cloud services, and IoT solutions. We pride ourselves on our innovative culture, where you can collaborate with talented professionals, drive innovation, and develop cutting-edge solutions.
At HARMAN, you'll work on a diverse range of projects spanning automotive, audio, IoT, and cloud services. With offices in over 30 countries, we offer a truly global presence and are committed to your professional growth. Our competitive benefits package includes comprehensive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and recognition programs. Join our dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment to shape the future of automotive technology.
Job Summary:
The Senior Software Engineer (3-6 years’ experience) will design, develop, and integrate Apple CarPlay features within Android-based infotainment platforms. This role focuses on strong individual technical contribution, system-level development, and mentoring junior engineers, while working under architectural guidance from technical leads.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and integrate Apple CarPlay functionality within Android Automotive OS–based infotainment systems. Implement and maintain CarPlay connection lifecycle features including connection, projection, audio playback, Alternate screen support, enhanced siri and error recovery. Implement and enhance Binder / AIDL-based IPC for CarPlay projection services. Develop and maintain state machines and service lifecycle logic for reliable CarPlay operation. Work across Android framework, native components to support CarPlay projection flows. Perform system-level debugging of crashes, ANRs, memory leaks, performance bottlenecks, and boot-time issues. Use debugging and profiling tools such as ADB, logcat, Perfetto, and Android Studio Profiler. Apply JNI and native debugging skills to diagnose and fix cross-layer issues. Support Apple CarPlay certification activities by analyzing validation failures and implementing corrective fixes. Collaborate with QA, certification, and platform teams to ensure CarPlay stability and compliance. Stay informed about updates to CarPlay specifications, iOS compatibility, and Android Automotive platform changes.
Required Skills & Experience:
Programming Skills: Kotlin, Java, C++ Strong experience in Android system-level development (AAOS or AOSP). Solid understanding of Android services, Binder / AIDL, and system service lifecycles. Experience with projection technologies (Apple CarPlay). Proficiency in JNI. Hands-on experience debugging complex Android system issues. Familiarity with Apple CarPlay specifications and certification process is a strong plus. Understanding of Carplay communication plugin Knowledge of FACET testing. Proficiency in ATS log analysis. Strong experience in Audio related Carplay certification test cases.
Preferred skill:
1. Knowledge of Bluetooth, USB, Wifi and other automotive connectivity protocols.
2. Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git or SVN.
3. Experience of minimum 1 complete Carplay certification
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible working hours and work-from-home options
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
- Chance to work with a renowned German OEM
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.
