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
  
  

Software Engineer – Android Infrastructure & Embedded Systems

What You Will Do

• Take an active role in the design, implementation, and planning of core features.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code in C/C++ and/or Android platform code.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Perform thorough code reviews, ensuring clean, efficient, and secure code.
• Collaborate closely with product, QA, DevOps, and other engineering groups.
• Maintain and improve internal documentation and technical knowledge bases.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Android platform layers, Linux subsystems, and embedded environments.
• Work with the team using Scrum/Agile methodologies (sprint planning, grooming, retrospectives).
• Take ownership of assigned areas, drive tasks to completion, and communicate progress regularly.
• Explore, evaluate, and introduce new technologies and tools that improve productivity and product quality.
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• 5+ years of experience in C/C++ development on Linux or embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of system-level software, memory management, multithreading, and IPC.
• Hands-on experience with Linux tools, shell scripting, debugging, and profiling.
• Experience working under pressure, handling complex tasks, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, responsible, motivated, and team-oriented.
  
  

Android Infrastructure

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with Android AOSP, platform internals, system services, HAL/BSP layers.
• Knowledge of Android: VAB / VABC, update_engine, payload generation, dynamic partitions dm-verity, AVB, signing flows.
• Familiarity with Android boot process, recovery, fastboot, verified boot, and device trees.
• Experience with compression standards relevant to OTA: LZ4, Zstd, Brotli, etc.
• Understanding of Android build system (Soong/Bazel), repo workflows, and vendor customization.
  
  

Additional Advantages

• Experience with Embedded Linux.
• Experience with OTA standards in automotive or mobile domains.
• Familiarity with FOSS components (OpenSSL/BoringSSL, zlib/minizip).
• B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent.
  
  

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment.
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.