Systems Software Architect

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

About the Role

Systems Software Architect, Automotive Systems Software Architecture, who is typically responsible for specifying and designing embedded system software for automotive systems such as cockpit domain controller systems, zonal and central compute systems. Practice standardized architecture process in collaboration with various stakeholders which includes technical architects, functional owners, subject matter experts, technical leads and system engineers of a project domains or product/platform teams.  Work with other teams including Product Management, Enterprise Architects, CG CPMs, business operations, and other groups inside of the Harman Automotive Group.  Be the technical expert for to support new business quotations and coordinate technical responses to RFI/RFQs. Primarily focused internally but will occasionally work with external stakeholders and suppliers and be involved in technical reviews, problem analysis, functional analysis and Solution Architecture

Your Team

Systems Software Architect, Automotive Systems Software Architecture  reporting to Director or Sr. Director Systems Software Architecture team.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical leadership, Solution architecture and guidance in the area of Software Engineering for Middleware, stacks, hardware abstractions, drivers and communication logics for Automotive systems such as Zonal Controllers, Cockpit Domain Controllers, Central Compute Systems.
• Collaborate with Global teams, both OEs (Harman Customers) and Internal Customer Program teams to realize the right technical solution, for a given set of customer requirements. And, at the same time does not dilute re-usability/common-platform criteria.
• Lend technical expertise in engaging OEs (Harman Customers) offer the right solution; determine/decide the right architecture and approach for the above-mentioned areas. Support the team architecturally and design wise, where necessary to mentor and support the team in delivering critical deliverables
• Low level software that deals with the fundamental Hardware-Software Interface
• Interactions with the Hardware and systems design domains to understand plan and design the requisite infrastructure.
• Contribute in above areas, for all activities viz., Architecture conceptualization, Design and Development for reusable software
• Ensure that activities achieve quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Be a member of Software Engineering process initiatives like ASPICE
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including geographically separate/virtual teams across Harman’s R&D centres.
• Work closely with the key stakeholders proactively for technical enablement of the business
• Provide strong technical leadership which role models Harman values and demonstrates cultural awareness.
• Harman Competencies:

Leadership:

• Demonstrate character, clarity, courage and commitment to high-performance
• Build environment of trust, high performance and engagement by establishing clear goals and a commitment to feedback, development and recognition

Change Orientation:

• Champion better, faster and simpler ways of doing things

• Apply original thinking and continuous improvement to processes, products, systems or services and manage change to better serve customer needs
• Able to recognize and implement personal growth and training needs

Collaboration: 

• Connect, engage and communicate with others
• Encourage open expression of ideas; communicate effectively at all levels and build strong relationships

Judgment:

• Make sound decisions

• Demonstrate critical thinking to take appropriate risk and make sound and timely decisions

Results-Driven:

• Deliver extraordinary results
• Take initiative to achieve superior, quality results against internal or external standards of excellence

What You Need

• Strong focus on automotive systems which comprises of various ECUs like headunit, RSE, front passenger, gateway etc.
• Experience on various automotive EE architectures and system Software architectures including Software Defined Vehicle Architecture
• Experience on working on cockpit/zonal controller, central compute solutions which makes use of multiple VMs (QNX, Linux, Android), Hypervisors and Containers
• Experience on working with various operating systems – Linux or working experience on QNX or other RTOS and optionally Android, AUTOSAR, Adaptive AUTOSAR
• Experience of working for platform architecture
• Practical working knowledge and able to perform Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) as per UNECE WP.29 R155 and as per standard ISO 21434 for Automotive ECUs
• Involved in RFQ phase and excellent in Cyber Security Requirements understanding.
• Able to create and perform cybersecurity system and technical requirements derived from TARA.
• Able to perform mapping between work products defined in R155 and Cyber security work packages based on TARA goals
• Experience in working with automotive system SW infrastructure supporting digital cluster, ADAS and digital cockpit solutions.
• Should have Expert Knowledge of FUSA compliance and various ASIL levels.
• Strong focus on OSS activities, Embedded Security development, Vehicle Interfaces, Interactions with IO-Controllers/Vehicle Interface processors
• Proficient in C/C++ Programming, RUST, Embedded security topics, Android/Java programming
• Proficient in analyzing system level requirements and define best suited Solution Architecture 
• Strong in RTOS and GPOS concepts and good proficiency in real time multi-core multi-threaded software design and development. Additionally, architecture experience in multi-SOC system development.
• Good knowledge of embedded systems architecture, Peripherals like PCIe, USB, I2C, I2S, SPI, Ethernet, HDMI, SSD, LVDS, CSI/DSI etc
• Should have prior experience on Architecting software for different Automotive SoCs.
• Should have experience of modelling software architecture using modelling tools like Enterprise Architect or similar MBSE tools leveraging SysML and UML.
• Should have experience in designing software infrastructure and services dependent on various communication protocols
• Should have exceptional problem solving and debugging skills.
• Should be fluent in reading/understanding hardware block diagrams and schematics
• Should be fluent in using test and measurement equipment like Oscilloscopes and Logic Analyzers
• Should be able to work independently, contribute to requirements reviews, analysis of customer change requests, analysis of existing designs and also development of new designs in the field of Systems Design/Development

What is Nice to Have

• Masters or PhD degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with embedded application firmware development
• Good to have – Hands-on on some tools like ALM, JIRA, Confluence etc
• Good to have – Has experience in handling SOCs vendors and other 3rd party vendors
• Good to have – Familiar with requirements management tools like DOORS/DNG
• Previous subject matter expert for systems software specializing in OS, Drivers, Systems Bring-up
• Drive for Results, Team Player, Change Orientation, Customer Focus, Self-Awareness
• Experience collaborating with distributed development teams is preferred
• Vehicle systems and network architecture practical knowledge

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or comparable education with 13+ years or more having at-least 8 years of experience in embedded automotive software. 3+ years as a SW Architect
• Be willing to travel, domestic or international
• Be willing to work in an office, in Germany.
• Be willing to submit a background screen or drug test.
• Can-do attitude with unwavering sense of timeliness
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Self-motivated, results-driven individual and passionate about work. 
• Excellent communication skills and problem solving skill

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• Scholarship programs for employee family members
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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.