Principal Architect-AI/ML

HARMAN India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on Harman products

HARMAN University training

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Be Brilliant recognition program

Diversity & inclusion

Hybrid work model

Job summary

HARMAN India is seeking an AI/ML Engineer with up to 8+ years of experience to build automotive AI systems, including SLMs, VLMs, and orchestration layers for edge and cloud environments. You will contribute to cockpit, ADAS, and connected services by developing end-to-end AI pipelines, MLOps workflows, and cross-domain intelligence.

Apply your expertise in Python and C++, and collaborate with embedded software, cloud/data engineering, and HMI teams while adhering to safety and cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Strong experience in deep learning, NLP and computer vision.
• LLM/SLM fine-tuning and optimization.
• Exposure to multi-modal AI models (VLM/VLA).
• Experience deploying models on edge and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI/ML models with domain-specific fine-tuning.
• Optimize SLMs for in-vehicle AI and context handling.
• Deploy on edge devices (CPU/NPU/GPU).
• Work with VLM/VLA for scene understanding and multi-modal perception.
• Build edge+cloud AI pipelines for real-time inference.

Skills

Deep learning

NLP

Computer vision

LLM/SLM fine-tuning

Edge AI

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

API-based AI integration

LangChain

Langgraph

CI/CD

MLOps

Data pipelines

Tools

VMs/Embedded

Job description

• Cloud/data engineering teams
• Automotive domain exposure (ADAS, cockpit, connectivity)

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

We are looking for a high-impact AI/ML Engineer with up to 8+ years of experience to build next-generation Automotive AI systems, aligned with HARMAN AES’s vision of agentic, cross-domain automotive intelligence.

This role focuses on developing and deploying SLMs (Small Language Models), VLA/VLM models, and AI orchestration layers across edge and cloud environments, enabling intelligent cockpit, ADAS, and connected vehicle experiences.

What You Will Do

• AI/ML Model Development, Domain Specific Finetuning & Deployment
• Develop and optimize SLMs (Small Language Models) for:
  • In-vehicle conversational AI
  • Context-aware reasoning and intent handling
• Deploy model on Edge Device (CPU, NPU, GPU)
• Work with VLM/VLA models for:
  • Scene understanding, multi-modal perception, and interaction
• Implement edge + cloud AI pipelines for real-time inference and hybrid execution
• Agentic AI & Orchestration Systems
• Develop AI orchestration layers:
  • Intent routing and tool routing
  • Policy engines, scheduling, and coordination
  • Cross-domain context management
• Multi-Modal & Cross-Domain Intelligence
• Build systems integrating:
  • Voice (ASR, TTS, NLU)
  • Visual perception (VLM/VLA)
  • Sensor fusion signals
• Enable cross-domain intelligence across cockpit, ADAS, and connected services
• Data, MLOps
• Design ML pipelines and MLOps workflows:
  • Model training, evaluation, deployment, monitoring
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Safety, cybersecurity, and automotive standards
• Collaboration & Engineering Integration
• Work with:
  • Embedded software teams
  • Cloud/data engineering teams
  • HMI and system integration teams
• Contribute to end-to-end automotive AI platforms and solutions

Bonus Points if You Have

• Automotive domain exposure (ADAS, cockpit, connectivity)
• Speech AI (ASR, TTS, conversational systems)
• Knowledge of:
  • AUTOSAR / embedded systems
  • Vehicle data platforms
• Experience with:
  • Simulation environments
  • Digital twin / validation platforms
• Seamless integration of in-vehicle AI solutions
• End-to-end AI engine development on edge devices leveraging NPU, CPU, and GPU capabilities
• AI/ML model inference on edge devices using C++ APIs or NNAPI for optimized performance

What Makes You Eligible

Core AI/ML

• Strong experience in:
  • Deep learning, NLP, and computer vision
  • LLM/SLM fine-tuning and optimization
• Exposure to VLM/VLA or multi-modal AI models

Agentic AI & Orchestration

• Hands-on experience with:
  • AI agents / tool-using LLMs
  • Orchestration frameworks (LangChain, Langgraph/Autogent/Semantic Kernel, custom pipelines)
  • MCP Servers

Edge + Cloud AI

• Experience deploying models on:
  • Embedded / edge platforms
  • Cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Programming & Frameworks

• Python (mandatory), C++ (preferred)
• PyTorch / TensorFlow
• API-based AI integration

MLOps & Data

• Experience with:
  • Model lifecycle management
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Data pipelines

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.

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)