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General information

Location:
CN_Suzhou_Fangzhou Road
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-43088-2025

Description & Requirements

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-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

Develop software features with C/C++ programming language. Strong electronic and software troubleshooting skills. Work closely with other team members to quickly integrate all components toward fully functional products, includes Program manager, Hardware, Manufacturing, Suppliers, Quality Assurance departments.

What You Will Do

  • Design reference audio platforms based on SoCs, porting Harman audio solution into reference platforms and support customer to integrate Harman audio solution into their system.
  • Design common audio infrastructure SW based on Qualcomm/Samsung/Intel/NXP/TI/ADI… SoCs as reference platforms.
  • Porting audio algorithms and framework into reference platforms, develop and setup environment for automatic Unit test and Integration test.
  • Support customer to Integrate Harman audio solution into their automotive audio systems.
  • Feasibility study and proof of concept for new technologies or customer project quotations.
  • Audio algorithm optimization including MIPS/MCPS/Memory for common code and dedicate processors.
  • Develop DSP signal flow based on existed framework.
  • Audio interface configuration and debugging, audio performance (latency, THD, frequency…) verification.
  • Lead technical discussion with global team, coordination within local team

What You Need to Be Successful

  • BSEE/BSCE or MSEE/MSCE major in software, electronics, Physics, Mathematics or related
  • 10+ years of SW development experience.
  • Proficient in C++ language.
  • Experienced with at least one DSP processor including Qualcomm Hexagon, Tensilica HiFi 4, ADI Sigma/Sharc/Griffin, TI C66, Intel Apollo Lake etc.
  • Experienced with at least one Audio/DSP framework including AudioHAL(Android), ALSA(kernel), Elite(Qualcomm), AudioWeaver etc.
  • Experienced in audio related embedded SW development: audio driver(I2S/TDM), floating-point and fixed-point processing, audio framework, MIPS/MCPS optimization.
  • Solid embedded system development and debug experience.
  • Familiar with HW instrument like oscilloscope, Audio precision analyzer, signal generators etc., and embedded debug tool like emulators, debuggers etc.
  • Good Communication skill, clear/simple explanation for complicated problem.
  • Proficient English skill.
  • Self-motived.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • 15+ years of work experience on embedded software development, without frequent job-hopping.
  • Experienced with audio signal processing: Signal flow design, FFT, filter design, ASRC etc.
  • Experience with audio interfaces: TDM/I2S/PDM/SPORT/SPDIF/A2B/AVB/MOST.
  • Automotive development experience on CAN/UDS/AUTOSAR.
  • Familiar with Automotive-SPICE

What Makes You Eligible

  • Willingness to work in an office in Suzhou
  • Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test. 

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week 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
  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
  • “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.