System Architect 

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Architect to join our team and lead the development of the next generation of Android-based infotainment systems for the automotive industry. You will play a critical role in designing, integrating, and optimizing complex audio, video, and embedded systems, ensuring a seamless and high-performance user experience for drivers and passengers.

What You Will Do

• Lead the system architecture for automotive Android infotainment systems, with expertise in audio, video, and automotive embedded systems.
• Design and define the technical architecture for all three domains, including signal processing, routing, playback solutions, hardware interfaces, and software frameworks.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, acoustics, electrical) to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the entire system.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the designed systems.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies in automotive audio, video, embedded systems, and Android Automotive OS (AAOS).
• Identify and implement innovative features and functionalities to enhance user experience for audio and video playback, navigation, and other functionalities.
• Participate in system testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve audio, video, and embedded system related issues.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure the integration of third-party audio, video, and embedded system components.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in system architecture, with a strong focus on automotive embedded systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and its capabilities for audio, video, and embedded system integration.
• Proven experience in designing and integrating complex audio and video systems for real-time applications.
• Solid understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) concepts and their application in automotive audio systems.
• Expertise in automotive networking protocols (CAN bus, MOST, A2B, etc.), embedded communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Passion for automotive technology and a desire to create innovative user experiences.

What is Nice to Have

Experience with functional safety concepts (ISO 26262) is a plus.

What Makes You Eligible 

• Willingness to work in an office located in Bangalore, India.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• 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 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

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.