Advanced Engineer – Audio Software Testing

HARMAN International; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts on Harman/Samsung

Harman University training

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Campus fitness centre

Job summary

HARMAN Automotive is seeking an Audio Software Testing Engineer to join the Intelligent Audio Lab. You will test real-time audio algorithms on various hardware, work with researchers and developers, and propose validation procedures for new algorithms and prototypes.

The role requires strong analytic skills to verify DSP algorithms in real-time audio systems, with responsibilities spanning test, measurement, documentation, and tool usage.

Qualifications

• BE or BTech in CS/EE/Acoustics with 5+ years of experience.
• Understanding of audio DSP principles.
• Hands-on CI/Agile SW development (Git) experience.
• Scripting for automated testing.
• Experience with acoustic measurements and recording analysis.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate DSP algorithms and audio systems.
• Build automated test rigs.
• Document and create manuals for new applications.
• Bug triage and handling.
• Transfer new technologies to commercialization teams.
• Knowledge of Test Management tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Skills

Understanding of audio DSP principles

CI/Agile SW development (GIT)

Scripting for automated testing

English communication

Education

BE/BTech in CS/EE/Acoustics

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Audacity

Adobe Audition

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

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.

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
The Audio Software Testing Engineer will be part of the Intelligent Audio Lab which develops SW for audio systems across multiple industries. You will be testing real time audio algorithms on different HW platforms. You will work within a broader team of experienced researchers and SW developers and will be expected to propose and conduct measurements and validation procedures for new algorithms and prototypes. You have strong analytic skills with technical depth to verify audio DSP algorithms in real-time audio systems.

What You Will Do

• Test and evaluate performance of DSP algorithms and audio systems.
• Test and evaluate performance of DSP algorithms and audio systems.
• Knowledge on Audio Analyzer and signal generator tools like Audacity, Adobe Audition or any other tools.
• Test software applications that are used to evaluate existing technologies for market readiness through benchmarking.
• Perform system integration, performance and release testing.
• Build automated test rigs.
• Document and create manuals for new applications.
• Bug triage and handling.
• Transfer new technologies to commercialization teams.
• Knowledge of Test Management Tool and Project Management Tools like JIRA, Confluence.

What You Need to Be Successful

• BE or BTech degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of audio DSP principles.
• Hands-on experience with continuous integration systems and Agile SW development (GIT).
• Use of scripts to automate testing.
• Experience with acoustic measurements and recording analysis

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with DSP analysis: MATLAB, Python.
• Experience with professional R&D measurement and analysis systems: Audio Precision audio analyzers, Signal Analyzers, LabVIEW.

What Makes You Eligible

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

What We Offer

• HARMAN FlexConnect Program, offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration, meaningful connections, and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week.
• 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.

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