Senior Audio Systems Engineer, Luxury Audio

HARMAN International; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Committee

Volunteer Committee

Harman Women’s Network

Harman University development

Employee discounts on Harman products

Job summary

HARMAN Lifestyle invites a Software Systems Engineer to join our Luxury Audio division in Cambridge. You will design, develop and oversee high-performance audio components from concept through production, collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver cutting-edge amplifiers, preamplifiers and streamers.

The role demands hands-on expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, and modern development practices, with travel up to 10% and a passion for audio excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in system level development of high-performance consumer audio systems.
• Experience in embedded software project management (Jira) and software delivery best practices.
• Strong C/C++ skills with hands-on debugging.
• Hands-on embedded systems experience (Bare Metal/RTOS) and protocols (RS-232, I2C, SPI, USB).
• Knowledge of modern software design, build, delivery, and CI/CD.
• Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Knowledge of audio formats, streaming technologies, and audio compression.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects from concept through production, coordinating with project managers to meet software delivery and deadlines.
• Plan, design and document software requirements with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Create detailed requirements documents and software development plans for audio systems.
• Collaborate with external partners to implement features, fixes, and apps for products and tools.
• Lead and facilitate systems design reviews and technical discussions.
• Prepare and present project reports and technical documentation.
• Drive innovation in audio system design by staying current with tech trends.
• Ensure designs meet quality, compliance, and performance standards.
• Provide hands-on development support and mentoring on industry best practices.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Project management

Communication

Hands-on troubleshooting

Audio knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Git

CI/CD

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Emulators

Simulators

RTOS

RS-232

I2C

SPI

USB

Linux

Job description

HARMAN Lifestyle invites a Software Systems Engineer to join our Luxury Audio division in Cambridge. You will design, develop and oversee high-performance audio components from concept through production, collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver cutting-edge amplifiers, preamplifiers and streamers.

The role demands hands-on expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, and modern development practices, with travel up to 10% and a passion for audio excellence.