Principal Architect - Embedded C/C++, Linux Kernel(Automotive Domain)

HARMAN International; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Employee discounts on Harman/Samsung

Training opportunities

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Be Brilliant program

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

HARMAN Automotive is seeking a Product/Platform Software Architect to define the software architecture for telematics, infrastructure, or cyber security products. You will drive requirements, design, development, and successful product launch across a connected vehicle ecosystem.

You will lead a cross-functional team, influence architecture decisions, and explore innovative technologies in AI and connectivity to shape the product roadmap. Flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics, communications, computer engineering or a similar discipline.
• 10+ years of product development, embedded software and connectivity tech experience.
• Deep Telematics and communications expertise with embedded, cloud/edge and mobile apps.
• Proven record in system design and architecture.
• Strong understanding of software system building blocks and Linux kernel.

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture and drive development for Connectivity SBU products.
• Lead Telematics software solutions for next-gen needs and IP evolution.
• Develop end-to-end solutions with clear specs, concepts of operations, and costs.
• Lead hands-on prototyping, testing, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Communicate architecture decisions to internal and external teams.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Embedded software

Telematics

Linux OS kernel

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or related

Tools

Linux

Embedded systems

Cloud/edge

PoC development

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.

What You’ll Be Part Of

This position is within the Harman Automotive Division and focuses on SBU Connectivity products/platforms. The PRODUCT/PLATFORM SOFTWARE ARCHITECT will be responsible for defining the software architecture of the assigned product/platform area: telematics, infrastructure, or cyber security products along with technology strategy, IP management & acceleration of product development. It shall cover all aspects of product development ranging from requirement analysis, software design and definition, product development, and successful launch of the product. The role will require technical expertise in a variety of areas including 4G/5G/SatCom network connectivity, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Edge Computing, V2X, Automotive Cyber Security while demonstrating a solid understanding of the ecosystem and use cases that drive the business.

Your Team

While this is an individual contributor position, you will be expected to lead with influence and work with a cross‑functional team members drawn from all relevant functions within the business. It’ll include but are not limited to Product Engineering, Product Management and System Architecture team of Ready Connect. This team will be empowered and aligned around company objectives.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Define and drive software architecture, influence development and support overall growth of relevant Connectivity SBU products (Ready Connect) at India and work with engineering team
• Drives the Telematics software solutions for next generation computational needs and makes active contributions to the evolution of IP in the field
• Active participation in the vote and definition of product, supplier, and customer requirements in the context of burden/specification process
• Develop end‑to‑end solutions and system architectures that include clear specifications of all design parameters, clear concepts of operations, detailed cost evaluation and other requirements to input into a full business case.
• Delivers innovative solutions; establishes new business opportunities through research, delivered patents and technical architecture specs and solution blueprints
• You will investigate/explore/ study future technologies in AI and other technologies in connectivity domain and bring those in product roadmap along with product management functions
• Recommend implementation standards and design patterns that support information security and regulatory compliance objectives
• Leading the technical communication with internal and external team representing software design team in involved projects
• Analysis and evaluation of the technical requirements and ensure the traceability to software system design implementation, owns the technical architecture specification documents
• Lead the technical direction and architecture for system HW and SW in various customer engagements and present to them during engagement and pre‑engagement phases
• Lead hands‑on development of prototypes, setups, evaluations, optimizations, understanding the system control/data flow, troubleshooting, establishing ground truth, etc.
• Suggest solutions, suggest collaborations, prepare SOW (statement of work), define PoC (Proof of Concept), prepare and conduct tests, conduct analyses, create summaries, and present internally and to the customer. Define deliverables, assign work packages, track progress, and remove roadblocks
• Constantly scout for new technologies and find cheaper and/or better solutions. Stay up to date with current trends and technologies, review technologies for cross‑application
• Bridging the technical team, sales, program management and the customer in projects execution and RFx
• Represent Harman Connectivity SBU in various technical symposiums and tradeshows at India and other locations across the globe based on need.
• Helps build a Patent Pool for the Connectivity SBU with the help of team members drawn from within and outside the Product Line
• Provides technical expertise for the request for quotation (RFQ) phase of potential new projects
• Presentation of telematics technical solutions / concepts to our customers

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics, communications, computer engineering or a similar discipline
• 10+ years of experience in product development, system/embedded software and connectivity technologies
• Deep technical expertise in Telematics and Communications with core knowledge in embedded, cloud/edge, mobile software applications
• Basic FUSA understanding
• Has proven record on working on building system design and architecture
• Expert understanding of software System Level building blocks including key HW interfaces and Linux OS Kernel and Application layer
• Experience in architecting and designing end to end solutions involving embedded devices, cloud applications and mobile applications
• Experience with technical leadership, software roadmaps, research and development, new software initiatives and customer and engineering coordination and engagement
• Lead the conceptualization, design, implementation, and testing of demonstrators. Consistently demonstrating technical expertise and ingenuity.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, define, and execute projects with little/no supervision
• Creative thinker and problem solver, with ability to quickly distill complex problem space down actionable items
• Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and interaction skills, including ability to effectively communicate architectural issues and concepts to technical and non-technical people at multiple organization levels, required

Bonus Points if You Have

• Master’s degree in electrical, communications, computer engineering or a similar discipline
• Good analytical skills and good system understanding in embedded area, extended knowledge of software interfaces and architecture principles
• Experience developing and debugging software in a real‑time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi‑interface environment.
• Working knowledge of Machine Learning/Deep Learning SDKs on embedded hardware.
• Knowledge of Electronic systems design and augmentation for a customer
• Experience with customer interfacing through both technical and commercial activities
• Strong Technical leadership capabilities
• Strong attention to detail.
• Capable project management and time management skills.

What You Can Expect

The position is customer oriented. That includes promoting our solutions, defining, preparing, and executing PoC (Proof of Concept), coordinating with internal peers to contribute and adapt to customer needs, analyzing RFI/RFQ, and preparing responses. The position will help shape our product architecture and strategy by bringing in technical expertise and giving feedback on customer needs to engineering team. The position is hands‑on putting technology into action. It requires an extremely steep learning curve, allows for no silo thinking, requires a drive to push things through, requires business acumen, and offers huge gratification.

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
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affinitiative employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.