Data Scientist

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.

Introduction: 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

What You Will Do

• To perform in-depth analysis of data and machine learning models to identify insights and areas of improvement.
• Develop and implement models using both classical machine learning techniques and modern deep learning approaches.
• Deploy machine learning models into production, ensuring robust MLOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, and drift detection.
• Conduct fine-tuning and integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) to meet specific business or product requirements.
• Optimize models for performance and latency, including the implementation of caching strategies where appropriate.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to deliver end-to-end ML solutions.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Utilized various statistical techniques to derive important insights and trends.
• Proven experience in machine learning model development and analysis using classical and neural networks based approaches.
• Strong understanding of LLM architecture, usage, and fine-tuning techniques.

• Solid understanding of statistics, data preprocessing, and feature engineering.
• Proficient in Python and popular ML libraries (scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.).
• Strong debugging and optimization skills for both training and inference pipelines.
• Familiarity with data formats and processing tools (Pandas, Spark, Dask).
• Experience working with transformer-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT) and Hugging Face ecosystem.

Bonus Points if You Have  

• Experience with MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, or similar).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or custom solutions for ML metrics).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Sagemaker, AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with MLOps practices and tools for deployment, monitoring, and drift detection.
• Exposure to distributed training and model parallelism techniques.
• Prior experience in AB testing ML models in production.

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 5-10 years relevant and Proven experience in developing and deploying generative AI models and agents in a professional setting.

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)

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.