Harman

What You Will Do

• Reviews BU request and cooperate with cross function to develop new product.
• Responsible for the overall architecture including but not limited to EE component selection, Acoustic package and Software features for audio products.
• Taking lead on the new process, innovation, IP patenting and new standard development.
• Provides direct as needed on-site interface with suppliers and sub-supplier program management, engineering, and manufacturing groups.
• Covers multiple design and manufacturers as required.
• Responsible for overseeing suppliers detail design and methods to ensure compliance with our product goals and quality testing procedures.
• Carry out feasibility study on new products against requirements, assist in defining a feasible architecture/concept and create a realistic development plan.
• Work with chipset and ecosystem partners like Google, Amazon, Apple, Tencent to understand their roadmap and see how to bring them into Harman product roadmap.
• Work on platform strategy to minimize risk and maximize output and time to market.
• Proactively address architectural challenges through problem-solving session with a cross-functional team.
• Timely escalation to senior management team when there is a major issue that would significantly impact program schedule, cost and quality.
• Communicate very clearly and succinctly (in English) to internal and external stakeholders on all technical and non-technical issues to persuade and influence with the goal to help remove execution barrier for the R&D Team.
• Constantly keep assessing the Chipset Lead time and availability to mitigate the risk and make a Plan-B.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Software, Acoustics, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in audio system architecture and product development, preferably within consumer electronics.
• Proficiency with audio platforms, SoCs, and wireless technologies for audio systems.
• Strong sound system design experience, especially at the complicate audio chain system ( Dolby Atmos, DSP, sound bar).
• Knowing the audio streaming technology, audio synchronization, optimizing the audio chain design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex requirements and design innovative architectures, including AI-based solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong team player with proven ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization and with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in integrating and troubleshooting DSP audio is a plus.
• Open Minded and willing to work outside the box.
• Honest and understands the value in reporting both good and bad news.
• Schedule driven.
• Innovative and willing to take calculated risks.
• Able to work with aggressive goals on multiple programs.
• Self-Motivated to be the best he/she can be.

What Makes You Eligible

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

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 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.