Advanced Engineer - Tool Engineering

harman; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HARMAN Automotive is seeking a Tool Engineering Engineer to own the ALM and engineering toolchain across global Car Audio programs. You will deploy, administer, maintain, and optimize tools like DOORS Next, Polarion, Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, and more to support product development.

You will collaborate with IT, cybersecurity and DevOps, develop automation with Python/PowerShell/Bash, provide L2/L3 support, manage access and backups, and ensure compliance with Automotive SPICE and ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in ALM, engineering tool administration, toolchain management, or related engineering systems roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise deployments, upgrades, integrations, and migration activities within global engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, access management, disaster recovery, compliance, and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the complete lifecycle of ALM and engineering tools, including deployment, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and optimization across global Car Audio programs.
• Administer tools such as DOORS Next, Polarion, Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Jama, PREEvision, and Enterprise Architect while ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with the Central Digital organization to implement enterprise tool strategies, integrations, cybersecurity controls, and technology roadmaps.
• Develop automation solutions using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance engineering workflows.
• Provide L2/L3 technical support, manage user access, licensing, backups, disaster recovery, and support compliance with Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434 requirements.

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Tools

DOORS Next

Polarion

Jira

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Jenkins

SonarQube

Artifactory

Jama

PREEvision

Enterprise Architect

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-tracking 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 Tool Engineering Engineer for the Car Audio division, you will be responsible for the deployment, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the engineering toolchain that supports global product development programs. You will ensure the availability, security, scalability, and compliance of ALM and engineering tools used across multiple global development sites. Working closely with engineering, IT, cybersecurity, DevOps, quality, and central digital teams, you will enable efficient software and hardware development throughout the product lifecycle. This role plays a key part in driving engineering productivity, process standardization, and toolchain excellence across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Own and manage the complete lifecycle of ALM and engineering tools, including deployment, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and optimization across global Car Audio programs.
• Administer tools such as DOORS Next, Polarion, Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Jama, PREEvision, and Enterprise Architect while ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with the Central Digital organization to implement enterprise tool strategies, integrations, cybersecurity controls, and technology roadmaps.
• Develop automation solutions using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance engineering workflows.
• Provide L2/L3 technical support, manage user access, licensing, backups, disaster recovery, and support compliance with Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434 requirements.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Proven experience administering and supporting enterprise ALM and engineering tool environments, including IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM)/DOORS Next, Polarion, Jira, Azure DevOps and related platforms.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies, Automotive V-Model, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and requirements traceability management.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Git, SVN, and enterprise tool integrations across complex engineering ecosystems.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, PowerShell, or Bash, along with experience working in Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to support globally distributed engineering teams.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with cloud and container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of enterprise databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle, including performance tuning and administration.
• Prior experience supporting global automotive product development organizations and large-scale engineering tool deployments or migrations.
• Expertise in PLM ecosystems, requirements management, workflow customization, and advanced traceability implementations.
• Experience with ClearCase, Perforce, CodeSonar, Bamboo, RTC/EWM, or other specialized automotive engineering tools.

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in ALM, engineering tool administration, toolchain management, or related engineering systems roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise deployments, upgrades, integrations, and migration activities within global engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, access management, disaster recovery, compliance, and governance requirem