Principal Engineer, Embedded Software Engineering

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

The BSP & Kernel Software Engineer is responsible for developing, integrating, debugging, and optimizing low-level platform software for next-generation Cockpit and Central Compute products.

The role focuses on Qualcomm automotive platforms and requires strong expertise in Linux, Android, or QNX kernel development, BSP bring-up, device driver development, and system-level troubleshooting. The engineer will work closely with SoC suppliers, system architects, hardware teams, and OEM customers to deliver production-ready automotive software solutions

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What You Will Do

• Develop, integrate, and maintain BSP, kernel, and device driver software for Cockpit and Central Compute platforms.
• Support platform bring-up, board support package customization, performance optimization, and production software releases.
• Develop and debug software across Linux, Android, and/or QNX operating systems.
• Collaborate with SoC suppliers, hardware teams, architects, and application teams to resolve complex system issues.
• Drive feature development and troubleshooting in one or more domains such as Virtualization, USB, Camera, Ethernet, Display, Graphics, Audio, or Power Management.
• Support system integration, vehicle validation, customer issue investigation, and field issue resolution..

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience, including BSP, kernel, or device driver development.
• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm automotive platforms (SA8155, SA8295, Gen4/Gen5 or equivalent) is required.
• Strong kernel development experience in Linux, Android, and/or QNX.
• Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
• Experience with BSP bring-up, boot process, device drivers, interrupt handling, memory management, and system performance optimization.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following domains: Virtualization, USB, Camera, Ethernet, Display, Graphics, Audio, or Power Management.
• Experience with development and debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, Trace32, or performance analysis tools.
• Experience working on production automotive programs and cross-functional development teams.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with NVIDIA automotive platforms (Orin, Thor, DriveOS, or equivalent).
• Experience with Hypervisor and Virtualization technologies, including QNX Hypervisor, KVM, Xen, or Jailhouse.
• Experience with Automotive Ethernet, AVB/TSN, SOME/IP, or networking stack development.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), or ASPICE.
• Experience supporting premium OEM programs such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, Audi, or similar..

What Makes You Eligible

• Strong analytical and system-level debugging capability.
• Self-driven with strong ownership and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a global and cross-functional engineering environment.
• Willingness to support customer activities and occasional international travel.
• Passion for building high-performance automotive software platforms.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote 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 and Samsung products (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.