[Hiring] Principal Engineer, Audio Architecture @Harman

Role Description

The Software System Architect is accountable for defining, governing, and driving complete software architecture solutions across Intelligent Cockpit and Central Compute products.

• Own end-to-end software architecture for Cockpit and Central Compute products.
• Define platform software architecture, system decomposition, interface architecture, middleware frameworks, and software component allocation.
• Lead architecture reviews throughout concept, RFQ, development, DV, PV and SOP phases.
• Establish scalable software platform strategies supporting multiple OEM programs and product generations.
• Drive platform reuse and technology roadmap alignment.
• Collaborate closely with SoC Supplier engineering teams to resolve platform limitations and optimize system performance.
• Guide BSP, middleware, framework, and application integration strategies.

Define complete automotive audio architecture on SoC Supplier (Qualcomm and others) platforms.

• Lead architecture design for DSP processing, amplifier integration, audio signal routing, audio virtualization, voice processing solution evaluation, etc.
• Drive architecture optimization targeting latency, performance, memory footprint, and user experience.
• Support premium branded audio programs.

Collaborate with:

• Product Management
• Hardware Architects
• System Architects
• Software Development Teams
• Functional Safety Teams
• Cybersecurity Teams
• OEM Engineering Teams

Lead architecture trade-off analysis balancing:

• Product performance
• Cost
• Reusability
• Maintainability
• Certification needs
• Time-to-market

Establish software architecture guidelines, design rules, reusable assets, and best practices.

• Review software supplier architecture deliverables.
• Support technical due diligence and software supplier evaluations.
• Mentor development teams and junior architects.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in embedded software development / 5+ years of software architecture leadership experience in automotive products.
• Proven delivery experience supporting OEM production programs.
• Solid hands-on experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms Gen4/4.5/5, especially automotive solution expertise in audio framework, audio routing, DSP processing chains, voice architecture, acoustic tuning concepts, multi-channel audio systems, etc.
• Strong Operating System expertise in Android Automotive, Android Framework, QNX, and Linux.
• Automotive knowledge in cockpit domain controllers, central compute controller, infotainment systems, connectivity systems, vehicle networks/Ethernet/CAN/LIN/SOME/IP and AVB/TSN.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed global organization.
• Strong customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical, commercial, and business objectives.
• Demonstrated capability to manage complex supplier relationships and drive sustainable business outcomes.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Passion for building high-performing supplier partnerships and enabling software innovation at scale.

Benefits

• 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 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.