Software Systems Engineer - Luxury Audio

HARMAN International; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology firm in Cambridge is seeking a Software Systems Engineer for its Luxury Audio department. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in developing high-performance audio systems. This role involves overseeing projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring the highest quality in audio products. The firm offers flexible work schedules and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Recognition and rewards program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in system-level development of audio systems.
• Strong skills in software languages including C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects from concept to production.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team on software requirements.
• Create detailed requirements documents and software plans.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Communication Skills

Project Management

Embedded Systems Development

Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Understanding of Audio Formats

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Git

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Test Equipment

Job description

Overview

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 is driven by a technology leadership mindset, innovation, inclusivity and teamwork. 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.

Have you heard of JBL, Arcam, Mark Levinson, Revel or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in is fast paced, fun and dynamic. https://www.harmanluxuryaudio.com

Five prestigious brands – JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Revel, Lexicon and Arcam - come together to offer the most advanced high-performance audio systems available. From the finest stereo listening to state-of-the-art multichannel home theater systems, the HARMAN Luxury Audio Group delivers pure, uncompromised sound. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and you will join our Luxury Audio department based in Cambridge, UK, in the position of:

Software Systems Engineer – Luxury Audio

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and ARCAM
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

Responsibilities

As a Software Senior Systems Engineer within the Luxury Audio Engineering Group, you will be joining our team of world-class engineers who share an extraordinary passion for impeccable sound and dedication to raising the bar for high-end consumer audio. This role will be pivotal in designing, developing, and refining cutting-edge audio equipment audio systems (amplifiers, preamplifiers, streamers etc..) ensuring that our products continue to lead the market in quality and performance.

Your Team:

You will report to the Software Engineering Manager and be part of a cross-functional team including industrial design, electronics, mechanical, software, test and production teams.

What You Will Do:

This role will require occasional hands-on experience

• Oversee multiple projects from concept through to production, liaising with the project managers to ensure software delivery and product deadlines are met.
• Work with the internal, multi-disciplinary team, to plan, design and document software requirements, align with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create detailed Requirements Documents and software development plans for audio systems.
• Collaborate with external partners to implement & deliver new products, features & bug fixes for new and existing products as well as their accompanying app and software tools.
• Actively facilitate and participate in system design and reviews.
• Prepare and present project reports and technical documentation.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in audio system design by staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.
• Ensure all designs meet stringent quality, compliance, and performance standards.
• Be willing to go hands-on and directly support development efforts, coaching and communication best practices and industry standards.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or equivalent work experience in a related technical discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in system level development of high-performance consumer audio systems and the related competitive market.
• Experience in project management of embedded software development (Jira) and strong experience driving best practice in software delivery
• Strong skills in software languages including C and C++ with ability to troubleshoot code and be hands-on, where necessary
• Hands on experience in developing embedded systems (Bare Metal/RTOS) and protocols (RS-232, I2C, SPI, USB)
• Solid understanding of modern software design, build, delivery and management (Git, CI/CD) methodologies
• Debug using test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators, and simulators.
• Knowledge of high-resolution audio formats, streaming technologies, and audio compression techniques.
• Attention to detail and a passion for achieving excellence in audio quality.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Understanding and practical experience with Linux systems (boot, kernel, ALSA).
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Internet protocols (TCP/IP).
• Experience with app development (Flutter).
• Understanding of audio A/D and D/A converters.
• Experience developing, writing, and debugging automated test procedures.
• Knowledge of audio measurement techniques.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office in Cambridge, UK

What We Offer

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

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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.