DSP SW Engineer

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.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive:

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.  

• Creating the next software platforms to drive the automotive industry  

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence 

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment  

About the Role:

Being part of Automotive Engineering Services as a DSP Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, porting, and optimization of DSP software using advanced audio algorithms across multiple amplifier hardware platforms and operating systems.
Your work will directly impact amplifier applications within the automotive audio ecosystem.

What You Will Do:

• Work for internal customer as part of Automotive Engineering Services
• Be part of an Agile Scrum software development team focused on Platform DSP Amplifier
• Contribute to sprint planning and backlog development aligned with the amplifier product roadmap
• Perform day-to-day activities including:
  • Development of DSP infrastructure components:
    • Requirements analysis and definition
    • Low-level design preparation
    • Embedded software development
    • Unit and integration testing
  • Data analysis and code optimization
  • Supporting release plans for amplifier development programs
• Integrate DSP code into larger software systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams
• Actively participate in technical discussions, evaluating and debating alternative solutions
• Apply critical thinking to assess risks and make timely, sound technical decisions
• Take ownership and initiative to deliver high-quality results aligned with amplifier development roadmaps
• Collaborate with cross-location software and hardware teams across India, Poland, Germany, China, and the US to ensure successful implementation

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Electronic Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience programming in C and C++
• Strong understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Ability to translate block‑based audio processing designs into well‑tuned audio signal flows using frameworks such as AWX or AWE
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to audio distortion and signal integrity
• Strong understanding of RTOS concepts
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to distributed teams and stakeholders
• Experience working in an Agile–Scrum environment
• Understanding of V-model–based project lifecycle
• Proven experience with the Google Test framework
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and effectively collaborate with hardware teams

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Experience with development tools such as:
  • CrossCore Embedded Studio
  • Code Composer Studio
  • CodeSonar, Coverity
  • Git, GitHub
  • DevOps tools for CI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or test development
• Experience with CMake build systems
• Knowledge of Analog Devices DSP SoCs (Griffin family)
• Knowledge of Texas Instruments DSP SoCs
• Knowledge of Harman AudioworX framework.
• Knowledge of DSP Concepts audio framework.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools:
  • Jira, ALM, Confluence
• Strong team player mindset and a “go-to” person within the team

What Makes You Eligible:

• Be willing to travel up to 2%, domestic or international.
• Be willing to work in an office. However, this role is eligible for HARMAN remote-flex mode with occasional trips into the office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice)

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
• 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.