Principal Engineer, Software

Harman; Town of Texas, Richardson (WI, TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a strategic technology leader to architect and develop next-generation audio, video, and control systems. This role involves collaboration with engineering and product teams to create scalable software platforms that drive innovation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in C++/C#, real-time embedded systems, and a strong grasp of software architecture. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and offers a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Employee discounts on products

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

"Be Brilliant" employee recognition program

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in architecting & developing large-scale software applications.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture styles and design principles.
• Experience with Scrum in an Agile Development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain software platforms for audio, video & control systems.
• Participate in the lifecycle of a software product including Requirement Management.
• Build highly scalable APIs supporting large high-volume mission-critical environments.

Skills

C++

C#

Software Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Real-time Embedded Systems

Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)

Cross-platform Applications

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Description & Requirements

About the Role

You will be architecting, developing & maintaining software platforms associated with next-generation audio, video, light & control systems in Professional Solutions. You will collaborate closely with Engineering & Product Management Teams to identify, prioritize & develop software platforms. You will also be responsible for working closely with NPI teams to integrate software platforms to deliver successful products.

What You Will Do

• Develop, deploy, and maintain software platforms associated with next-generation audio, video & control systems for Professional Solutions.
• Participate in the lifecycle of a software product including Requirement Management, Design, Development, Testing, Integration & Release Management. Special focus on Architecture Design, Build & Test Automation, System Profiling & large-scale deployment.
• Build highly scalable APIs supporting large high-volume mission-critical environments.
• Be a strategic technology leader; that is, he/she must combine a solid technical foundation with forward-looking strategic skills to effectively develop a software strategy to enable Harman to capitalize on emerging technologies including emerging technology trends outside of Harman's core domain.
• Be part of a process-oriented culture for a team developing software products using agile methodologies.
• Demonstrate an ability to think beyond the technology itself and understand key business drivers that ensure technology investment will provide substantial value or improvements to customers.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecting & developing large-scale software applications in C++/C#
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment
• Strong knowledge of software architecture styles and design principles
• Real-time embedded systems experience. Embedded Linux experience required.
• Experience with communications protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, etc.
• Basic understanding of audio and professional audio systems
• Experience building cross-platform applications is highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A strong ability to build relations and work independently.
• Business acumen, to gauge not just what can be done but to know what can be profitable, is a key requirement for this role. The ability to manage near-term R&D costs/risks with long-term product commercialization is a critical requirement for this position.
• Experience with Scrum in an Agile Development environment and familiarity with relevant tools.

Bonus Points if You Have

• 10+ years of experience in driving and leading software pre-development and core development, understanding the needs of program and product execution - technical capability to guide strategically and manage resources - experienced in leading agile software development
• Strong people leadership experience up to and including senior technologists.
• Understanding Professional Solutions in the domain of Audio, Video, Lighting & Control will be an added advantage. Knowledge of audio signal processing or audio technologies is highly desirable.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel 10% of the time (domestically and internationally), including attending in-person meetings at Harman office locations.
• Be willing to work in an office in Richardson, TX or remote office.

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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

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Pay Transparency

$ 120,750 - $ 177,100

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.

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