Advanced Engineer, Embedded Software

Mployee.me; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Employee discounts on Harman products

Extensive training opportunities

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

HARMAN is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and build automotive-grade Linux applications in C/C++ for embedded platforms. You will work within an agile team on telematics devices, turning requirements into executable features and demos that showcase new capabilities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, robust debugging, and scalable code, with a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in electrical, communications, computer engineering or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Linux on embedded platforms.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming and reusable, scalable code.
• Strong knowledge of STL containers and algorithms.
• Good understanding of Linux IPC mechanisms (sockets, queues, shared memory).
• Experience with multithreaded programming.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Gerrit, Perforce).
• Familiarity with OpenEmbedded and bitbake package management.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Strong written and oral communication to collaborate globally.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable automotive-grade Linux applications in C/C++ for embedded platforms.
• Translate business requirements into agile stories and plan execution.
• Enable R&D platforms for Telematics proofs-of-concept and product demos.
• Contribute to cross-disciplinary teamwork to advance in-vehicle infotainment and telematics solutions.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Multithreading

IPC (sockets, queues, shared memory)

STL

Git/Gerrit/Perforce

Gtest

Open Embedded/bitbake

Debugging skills

Strong communication

Education

Masters/Bachelors in electrical/communications/CS/CE

Tools

GIT

Gerrit

Perforce

OpenEmbedded

bitbake

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

What You’ll Be Part Of

As part of an agile team, you will research and build the software on telematics devices with state-of-the-art technologies and features like communication, networking, and positioning. You will be on a path-finding mission to enable and create new business in the Telematics domain. Will be part of highly visible demos; and lead effort to bring the product and solutions to market. Your responsibilities include design, development/coding, build, debug, and modify software enhancements and new products development.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design and develop scalable, maintainable, well mannered (CPU, memory, disk, power, network) automotive grade Linux applications with C, C++ for embedded platforms
• Understand business requirements, associate them with agile entities (stories/tasks) for planning and execution
• Enable platform for research and development of POCs and product demonstrations for Telmatics Use Cases
• Build and grow technical expertise across Telematics domains

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Masters/Bachelors degree in electrical, communications, computer engineering or a similar discipline
• Should have 5 to 8 years of overall software development experience.
• Hands on working experience with Linux on an embedded platform
• Adept at designing and developing reusable and scalable C, C++ code.
• Proficient understanding of STL (Standard Template Library): containers and algorithms.
• Good understanding of Linux Inter Process Communication mechanisms (sockets, message queues, shared memory)
• Concepts and techniques for Multithreaded applications
• Working experience with Industry standard version control systems like GIT, Gerrit, Perforce Gtest based C++ unit test framework.
• Open Embedded, bitbake package management
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Good written and oral communication skills to collaborate with teams across geographies

Bonus Points if You Have

• Prior hands-on experience with embedded software development for Automotive Products is a strong plus
• Willingness to work across technical domains and explore new technologies

Things To Know

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion

What You Can Expect

• 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 HARMAN Campus Fitness Center 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.

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)