Harman

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

About the Role

This position as Principal software architect is in the software team of Engineering/R&D and working on the software architecture/framework design, collaborating with team on the High-level design as well, to meet the business goals in terms of time, quality, and cost.

What You Will Do

• Keep track of the latest technological update in Consumer industry.
• Collaborate with other professionals efficiently and clearly to develop technical requirement for software system or applications.
• Work out the software architecture or high-level design with end-to-end solution to meet platform strategy requirements, especially HW agnostic design and customization in Kernel.
• Technical guidance to the team in software design, implementation.
• Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility, certification, etc.
• Leadership, Collaboration, Change Orientation, Judgement and Results Driven are most critical to this role to achieve the business targets.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor or master in computer science, Mathematics, Electronics Engineering, or relevant disciplines.
• 8+ years hands-on development experience in driver/middleware/application based of embedded Linux system in the Consumer Electronic industry, proficient with programming C/C++.
• 5+ years proven experience in software architecture design of embedded system in consumer industry, especially in HW agnostic design and Kernel customization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable with fast-paced and multitasking environment.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Excellent knowledge of software design/architecture patterns.
• Familiar with audio framework on Linux, i.e. ALSA, Gstreamer and DRM technologies.
• Machine learning is added advantage.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel.
• Willingness to work in Shenzhen.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman 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.