Senior Embedded Software Engineer - V2X and Telematics

Advanced Engineer - C++, V2X

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.

About the Role:

The Telematics Solution position will report into the HARMAN Engineering organization and will be responsible for researching and delivering software’s, POCs for automotive embedded devices, which are both consumer and automotive grade products.

Telematics is the key foundational technology for the connected car and autonomous driving.  It includes technology like LTE modems and network access devices (NADs) as well as wireless standards e.g. BT/WiFi, GNSS, NFC etc. are one of the fastest growing areas. HARMAN works with leading suppliers to design telematics solutions to ensure every in-car experience is entertaining, productive, safe, and secure.

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 verification, testing, debugging, and RCA of defects.

What You Will Do ​

• Play the technical lead role in defining software architecture, design and development of projects in the V2X and MEC domain for embedded platforms.
• Take complete technical ownership of ensuring that there are no gaps in designing scalable and reusable software components; have hands-on experience in solving all critical technical issues.
• Design and develop scalable, maintainable, well automotive-grade Linux applications for V2X devices in compliance with industry standards on embedded platforms.
• Understand business requirements, associate them with agile entities (epics/stories/tasks) for planning and execution.
• Although primarily a technical role, you should have the right interpersonal skills to be approachable, define, drive and negotiate and reach timely consensus on issues within the team as well as with customers.
• Be able to independently drive requirements discussions with customers,
• Initiate and track dependencies of technical deliveries with external and internal stakeholders.
• Interface with System and Software architects and drive discussions.
• Responsible for technical delivery and management of key features.
• Technically mentor and lead a team of engineers with core capability around V2X technology domain
• Contribute new ideas and be proactive to work with multiple teams for resolving technical issues.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Masters/bachelor's degree in electrical, communications, computer engineering or a similar discipline.
• Should have 5 to 8 years of overall experience in software development in embedded development practices using C++ and C.
• Solid foundation in OOPS concepts and prior experience in System and Software architecture design.
• Experience in technical leadership of software Design team.
• Should have strong programming skills in C++
• Working experience in Linux Systems Programming.
• Good understanding of Linux Inter Process Communication mechanisms (sockets, IPC, Synchronization)
• Concepts and techniques for Multithreaded applications
• State Machine Implementation.
• Good understanding of C-V2X/DSRC, CAN and GNSS Positioning
• Basics of V2X Security (Signing and Verification)
• Prior experience in working directly with customers during requirement analysis, scoping, discuss key issues and seek resolutions to technical topics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to collaborate with teams across geographies.
• Must have previous experience in high level and low-level design of modules
• Must have previous experience in Requirement analysis and usage of requirements analysis tools like DOORs
• Apt knowledge of software architecture tools such as Enterprise Architect.
• Ability to work independently and mentor team members
• Preferred experience developing and debugging software in a real-time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi-interface environment using standard tools such as Gdb, Valgrind, Wireshark etc.
• Working experience with industry standard version control systems like GIT, Gerrit.
• Working experience with unit test automation tool.
• Strong attitude to Problem solving.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Prior hands-on experience with embedded software testing for Automotive Products is a strong plus.
• Experience in V2X Technologies / Vehicle Security / Telematics / Data Communication/ Vector CANoe.
• A broad technical background with general knowledge of cellular and network technology (5G, V2X), standards, software architectures, and automotive-grade products and processes.
• Hands on automotive special tools such as Vector Can Analyzer, Canoe.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
• Proven record of experience in technical leadership of software Design team.
• Effectively supervising, leading, and delegating tasks
• Experience in test methodologies, tools, and methods
• Good knowledge of embedded systems
• Strong Know-How of technical/automotive standards in infotainment or telematics software projects
• Efficiently meeting deadlines, schedules, and target dates

What We Offer

• 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.
• 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.

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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.

Experience Level

Senior Level