Software Engineer Telematics

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.

A Career at HARMAN

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

We are looking for a Software Developer C++ in the Telematics team, and you will have the opportunity to develop innovative software for the automotive industry. Telematics exposes the internal car ecosystem to the Internet: the car becomes an element of the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a new level of access to the car’s functionalities and a platform to build additional features in areas such as safety, security, and comfort. You will work with concepts like Telematics, 5G and V2X (vehicle-to-everything).

You will be our next colleague responsible for developing the software components for the Telematics department.

What You Will Do

• Study and understand customer and internal specifications.

• Develop a component design document based on specifications and the given SW architecture

• Develop software components (C++/Linux)

• Resolve inconsistencies in case of unclear technical requirements in the specification by direct communication with the responsible internal/external stakeholder

• Perform functional testing of developed source code, participate in code review sessions

• Act according to the SW development standards of the automotive industry, in-car applications and software development processes

• Provide root cause analysis for issues, fix these issues and verify the effectiveness of the given fixes for the software components delivered

• Debug knowledge using gdb

• Find optimal solutions for specific requirements and propose solutions

• Understand and improve required KPIs

• Analyze existing embedded software to add features, make modifications, fix bugs, and/or port to different platforms

• Specify and implement unit tests for developed SW units

• Test software designs and code at the unit and system level to ensure that all requirements are met and the highest software quality is achieved.

• Identify product requirements or performance issues. Works with the software team leader to implement a resolution

• Communicate with peers inside the Harman group to coordinate software development. This includes occasional travel for training or coordination with other groups

• Work with the customer to further define requirements and to resolve issues in case of need

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant (IT-connected) specializations

• At least 4+ years of experience as a software developer

• Good knowledge of C++ proven by 3+ years of experience

• Good knowledge of Embedded Linux

• Linux expertise

• Experience in developing embedded applications

• Knowledge in inter-process communication, threading, and socket communication

• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal

• Working knowledge of software development processes

• Working knowledge of embedded operating systems.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with TCP, UDP, MQTT, CAN protocols

• Unified Modelling Language Knowledge

• Knowledge in agile software development methods (SCRUM, SAFe Agile)

• Linux Kernel experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be willing to travel up to 20%, international travel

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment

• 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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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.