Principal Engineer - Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems

Principal Engineer - Cybersecurity

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.

Job Description

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

We are seeking a skilled and motivated developer to lead and maintain the Input/Output Controller (IOC) software for our 2-Wheeler Telematics Control Unit (TCU) platform. The role involves end-to-end ownership of the IOC codebase, from hardware interfacing to application-level integration, ensuring robust and compliant embedded software development.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain IOC(MCU) software for 2-Wheeler TCU platforms.

• Interface with hardware schematics and datasheets to understand peripheral configurations.

• Implement and validate drivers, middleware, and application layers for various peripherals.

• Follow structured software development lifecycle models (e.g., V-model).

• Conduct unit testing using frameworks like GTest or alternatives.

• Expertise in RTOS and BareMetal Programming in C

• Ensure compliance with MISRA coding guidelines and perform static analysis.

• Debug and validate software in both IDE-based and command-line environments.

• Participate in design reviews, requirement analysis, and change control board (CCB) processes.

What Makes You Eligible

• Strong programming skills in C(Mandatory)/C++.

• Ability to read hardware schematics and interpret datasheets.

• Experience with SW development lifecycle models (V-model or similar).

• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (e.g., G-Test, Vector cast, Tessy, Cantata or any).

• AUTOSAR Exposure

• Knowledge of MISRA guidelines and static analysis tools.

• Experience working in IDE and non-IDE environments.

• Experience in All layers of development Application/middleware/ Driver

• Experience in BareMetal as Well as RTOS based SW Development

• Experience in integrating available stacks on CAN, UDS, or any other Layers.

• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers (Renesas preferred, others acceptable).

• Proficiency in peripheral interfaces: Timers, Interrupts, PWM, IO, SPI, CAN, USART, I2C.

• Understanding end-to-end peripheral interfacing from driver to application.

• Experience in SW Stacks Like CAN (ISO15865), UDS(ISO14229), OBDII, SA1939 etc.

• Experience in software design: HLD, LLD, state machines.

• Familiarity with development processes: reviews, CCB, requirement handling.

• Debugging skills using IDEs and command-line tools.

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
• “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 / 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