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Location:
Suzhou - Jiangsu, China
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-48225-2025

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

Design reference audio platforms based on SoCs, porting Harman audio solution into reference platforms and supporting customers to integrate Harman audio solution into their system.

What You Will Do

  • 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 the existing 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-motivated.

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 global travel on need basis (5% of time).

  • Willingness to support flexible hours to facilitate global team communication.

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 (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.


Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

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.  
 
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. 

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)