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Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus, Germany
Onsite
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.
Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader
About the Role
As a Software Engineer, Embedded, you will be part of the Immersive Audio Team within HARMAN Research and will be responsible for advancing wireless audio technologies from research through improving and maturing wireless technologies on embedded platforms. The role supports innovation across HARMAN’s Automotive, Lifestyle, and Professional product lines by developing and evaluating wireless systems, signal processing algorithms, machine learning solutions, and test methodologies. You will participate in end-to-end development and integration of software for complex embedded and Linux-based systems, ensuring seamless interoperability, consistent cross-platform behavior, and outstanding performance.
What You Will Do
Develop software for using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Ultra-Wideband on embedded Linux-based systems.
Design and implement chipset-agnostic and OS-independent solutions to ensure consistent behavior across platforms.
Ensure cross-platform integration aligns with performance, security, and UX standards.
Apply real-time embedded software and wireless communication expertise to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
Design and implement software components based on new technologies for further integration into products and services by external teams.
Evaluate, benchmark, and optimize system and algorithm performance, making key technical trade-offs required for productization at mass-production scale.
Guide technology transfer to commercialization teams and support successful downstream integration.
Write technical reports, white papers, and patent applications.
What You Need to Be Successful
Minimum of BSc degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, etc. and 6 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of embedded platforms: Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, Microcontrollers.
Experience with SW development on embedded platforms, using C/C++ .
Experience with Wi-Fi, BLE, and UWB on embedded platforms.
Hands-on experience with continuous integration systems and agile SW development.
Fluency in developing multi-threaded and interrupt driven programs for real-time applications.
Experience with SDKs for audio development.
Business fluent in English (verbal and written).
Bonus Points if You Have
Experience with IoT frameworks (e.g. Matter).
Experience with Tizen OS development.
Experience with Linux driver development.
Experience with wireless system measurements.
Experience in multi-ecosystem integration (e.g., home audio, mobile, automotive, professional).
Experience with DSP algorithms prototyping in MATLAB.
Understanding of industry standards bodies, interoperability challenges, and ecosystem constraints.
Track record of patents, publications, or standards contributions in wireless or audio domains.
Demonstrated ability to design scalable architectures supporting multiple product lines.
What Makes You Eligible
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Willingness to work on-site 3 days a week.
What We Offer
Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.
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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.