Advanced Engineer, Audio DSP

Harman International; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Employee discounts on Harman products

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Harman International in Bangalore, India, is looking for a DSP Software Engineer to customize and integrate audio DSP algorithms in automotive environments. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, possess over six years of embedded software development experience, and have a deep understanding of DSP and audio fields. The position encourages problem-solving and innovation in a flexible environment, offering competitive benefits including employee discounts and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of embedded software development experience.
• 5+ years in DSP and audio fields.
• Strong understanding of DSP frameworks and audio signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Customise and integrate audio DSP algorithms for automotive environments.
• Develop production-ready software.
• Estimate processing resources for optimization.

Skills

Embedded software development

C++/C programming

Audio processing algorithms

Communication protocols (I2C, I2S, SPI, UART)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Introduction: 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

As a DSP Software Engineer, you will be working on software products developed on OEM IVI/HU and amplifiers. Products typically consist of microcontrollers, SoC, for configuration, communication and control and a DSP processor for audio processing.
Software development involves working with complex, multi-threaded, multi-processor or multi-core architectures and audio frameworks to integrate DSP algorithms and control structures.

What You Will Do

• Customise and integrate audio DSP algorithms for the automotive environment within complex, multi-threaded, multi-processor architectures and audio frameworks.
• Port DSP algorithms to various processors/platforms and make use of available resources, peripherals, accelerators, compiler features, etc.
• Design of audio signal flows and software architectures using SW platform components.
• Develop production-ready software following a defined software development process.
• Estimate processing resources including MIPS, ROM and RAM and optimise individual algorithms and total system performance.

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of embedded software development.
• 5+ years of experience in the DSP and preferably in the audio field.
• 5+ years of C++/C or other structured language.
• Deep knowledge of filtering, audio processing/post processing, and noise control algorithms in both time and frequency domains.
• Strong understanding of DSP frameworks and how individual DSP algorithms interface and interact with each other, the control software and tool interfaces in an optimised way.
• Experience with digital communication protocols in multiprocessor environment: I2C, I2S, SPI, UART, USB, A2B.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Knowledge of Android HAL and lower layers.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work in an office located in Bangalore, India.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally 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.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Access to the HARMAN Campus Fitness Centre and Cafeteria.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support‑minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next‑Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought‑after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever‑evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award‑winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [e-mail]. HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance.(www.harman.com )