Embedded Software Engineer

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

As an experienced and self-motivated Embedded Software Engineer, you will work with an experienced team of software developers and product management to develop cutting-edge digital audio products. You will be responsible for the software design, development, test, and delivery of consumer electronics products.  In this role you will be able to apply your experience using and working with embedded processors, embedded Linux, real time operating systems, build systems, programming languages, network architectures, and software development tools.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop efficient, bug free software.
• Follow a disciplined Agile/Scrum software development process in task estimation, design, development, code reviews, unit/integration testing and defect fixing of products.
• Work with subject matter experts to produce requirements and develop solutions.
• Assist in the creation of technical design documents for the products.
• Participate in application design sessions and code reviews to ensure accuracy towards product requirements.
• Analyze existing software to debug and troubleshoot reported issues.
• Work with other engineers to promote the reuse of code and designs in current projects.
• Identify and recommend software development process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the technical analysis of potential tools and commercial products.

What You Need to Be Successful

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or equivalent technical degree.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with embedded systems.
• 3+ years experience with SVN, GIT or equivalent software version control.
• 3+ years using the C programming language.
• 3+ years using the C++11 or later programming language.
• 3+ years working in a Linux software development environment.
• 2+ years using scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python or similar).
• 2+ years experience with Buildroot or Yocto or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience with embedded real-time operating systems.
• Experience with embedded development tools.
• Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and effective writing skills are essential.
• Strong problem solving skills in a fast paced environment.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with consumer electronics development.
• Experience with audio development.
• Experience with multi-core firmware design and inter-processor communications.
• Experience with Linux kernel development.
• Proficient with standard software development defect tracking systems (such as Bugzilla, Jira or similar).
• Understanding of peripheral interfaces including: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, HDMI, etc.
• Hands on experience in using development tools (IDEs, Emulators, analyzers, oscilloscopes) and debugging of real time issues.

What Makes You Eligible

• You are fluent in English.
• You are willing to travel, if necessary.
• You are eligible to work in the USA.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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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.