Embedded Linux SW Engineer at Harman | Jobyssey

Introduction: 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.

Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

What You’ll Be Part Of

Embedded Linux SW engineer, part of the PQRS (Production & Qualification Readiness SW) team.

As an embedded Linux SW engineer, you will contribute to the creation of a lightweight Linux distribution used in HARMAN to perform low-level validation and certification of the hardware used in various automotive projects. You will be challenged to find solutions that blend both hardware and software worlds to reach an optimised and streamlined design between the systems and our internal customers’ requirements.

You will be part of an ever-growing and ever-changing platform that will continue to evolve along with the cutting-edge tech used in Automotive. The nature of our platform gives you the chance to upgrade the existing model and challenge the status quo, as our objective is to always stay in front of the pack and develop on the latest technologies.

Our beneficiaries are the main car makers around the world.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Requirements management

Evaluate and estimate requirements from internal customers, ensuring a clear understanding of project needs.

SW development and concepts definition

Develop, maintain, and improve the custom Linux distribution and associated services used for hardware validation, manufacturing, and certification of infotainment systems
Actively contribute to defining and implementing architectural concepts in collaboration with the team, aiming to maximise the reusability of software components across projects (adopting a platform-based approach)
Implement user-space device "drivers" based on data sheet specifications and internal interfaces for various devices populated on the project PCBs. The supported devices are of the following classes: networking devices such as switches and Ethernet controllers, video serializers and deserializers, positioning devices, audio interfaces, amplifiers and controllers

Problem resolution

Analyse tickets, investigate, and resolve technical issues related to the PQRS work packages. Engage with the needed subject matter experts and the team to implement effective solutions
Provide support for debugging and troubleshooting issues encountered during development, qualification, manufacturing, and certification phases. Follow through until the resolution is reached

Documentation and code review

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the PQRS deliverables, including user manuals and development guidelines
Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices

Communication, cross-team collaboration, and customer-facing

Effectively communicate project status, challenges, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with (project) managers to ensure that timelines and milestones are met
Work closely with PQRS consumers, ensuring that PQRS deliverables meet all the internal requirements, testware limitations, and automotive industry standards/certifications

Continuous learning, innovation, and optimisation

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to automotive infotainment systems
Foster a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and methodologies

What Makes You A Strong Fit

Extensive Linux expertise (Linux device model - system level, userspace interaction with devices, boot sequence)
Strong programming skills in the Python language
Proven experience with Automotive products (preferably infotainment systems)
Hands-on experience with embedded HW (Automotive SoCs, microcontrollers, serializers/deserializers, BT/WiFi chips, amplifiers, tuners, A2B chips)
Ability to bring up domain-specific devices based on technical documentation (at least one of the following: serializers/deserializers, BT/WiFi chips, amplifiers, tuners, A2B chips)
Knowledge of low-level concepts (e.g., familiar with kernel, BSP, communication protocols - e.g., I2C, SPI)
Understanding of embedded hardware schematics and concepts
5+ years of experience as a software engineer, programming under Linux and for Linux
Source control systems experience (preferably Git)
Good English communication skills, both written and verbal

FAQ: Why Python for embedded development?

Our main deliverable is a custom Linux distribution for hardware validation and production, but our core contribution lies in the user-space drivers and control layers we build on top of it.

We choose Python because:

We are working in user space, not kernel space - Python is ideal for building portable, high-level drivers and orchestration tools.
It enables fast development, cleaner code, and easier onboarding and maintenance.
Our SoC platforms have sufficient resources, so Python’s overhead is not a limitation.

Bonus Points if You Have

Knowledge in the area of video-specific HW (serializers/deserializers) and the video stack is highly appreciated
Experience in building custom embedded Linux distributions (Yocto or similar)
Good programming skills in scripting languages (Bash or similar)
RUST enthusiast
Familiarity with Python-based web frameworks (Django or FastAPI)
Embedded systems hardware architecture knowledge
Experience with Atlassian tools suite (JIRA, Confluence)
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant (IT-related) specialisations

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to travel (0-20% of time), depending on the project necessities

What You Can Expect

A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
Tuition reimbursement support
Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

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