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Location:
Shenzhen - Guangdong, China
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-53551-2026

Description & Requirements

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

  • Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
  • Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
  • Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

What You Will Do:

  • Own end-to-end audio algorithm architecture for one or more technology, from concept definition to production deployment.
  • Define system-level trade-offs across acoustics, DSP, latency, power, and hardware constraints.
  • Develop algorithms across areas including but not limited to audio enhancement, beamforming, spatial audio, acoustic feedback control, source separation, and intelligent sound processing.
  • Design, develop, and optimize audio and signal processing algorithms, to create differentiated audio experiences for HARMAN consumer audio products.
  • Apply signal processing fundamentals to solve real‑world audio problems.
  • Collaborate closely with acoustics engineers, software engineers, product managers, and UX teams to integrate algorithms into embedded and real‑time systems.
  • Optimize algorithms for real‑time and low‑latency constraints, balancing audio quality, computational complexity, and system resources.
  • Drive innovation in audio algorithms by proposing novel approaches and translating cutting-edge research into scalable product solutions.
  • Mentor engineers and lead technical direction in algorithm development, including design reviews and problem-solving strategies.
  • Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, research institutes, and partners to evaluate and integrate advanced audio technologies.

What You Need:

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Acoustics, Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a strong focus on audio signal processing.
  • Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in audio algorithm development or related field.
  • Proven experience in delivering end-to-end audio features in commercial products.
  • Strong understanding of digital signal processing concepts, including filtering, transforms, and time-frequency analysis.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.
  • Experience in algorithm evaluation, including objective measurements and listening tests.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to develop innovative solutions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What Is Nice to Have:

  • Strong track record of innovation, including patents, publications, or delivered proprietary algorithms in commercial products.
  • Hands‑on experience with AI‑based audio algorithms such as speech enhancement, music information retrieval, source separation, or intelligent sound control.
  • Knowledge of real‑time or embedded audio systems, including latency, memory, and CPU constraints.
  • Knowledge of psychoacoustics and the human auditory system.
  • Familiarity with audio hardware, including microphones, speakers, and audio interfaces.
  • Contributions to open-source audio projects or active participation in the audio technology community.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
  • Willingness to work in an office in Shenzhen.
  • Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  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.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com) 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.