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
About the Role
We are looking for a high-impact AI/ML Engineer with up to 8+ years of experience to build next-generation Automotive AI systems, aligned with HARMAN AES’s vision of agentic, cross-domain automotive intelligence.
This role focuses on developing and deploying SLMs (Small Language Models), VLA/VLM models, and AI orchestration layers across edge and cloud environments, enabling intelligent cockpit, ADAS, and connected vehicle experiences.
What You Will Do
1. AI/ML Model Development, Domain Specific Finetuning & Deployment
- Develop and optimize SLMs (Small Language Models) for:
- In-vehicle conversational AI
- Context-aware reasoning and intent handling
- Deploy model on Edge Device (CPU, NPU, GPU)
- Work with VLM/VLA models for:
- Scene understanding, multi-modal perception, and interaction
- Implement edge + cloud AI pipelines for real-time inference and hybrid execution
2. Agentic AI & Orchestration Systems
- Develop AI orchestration layers:
- Intent routing and tool routing
- Policy engines, scheduling, and coordination
- Cross-domain context management
3. Multi-Modal & Cross-Domain Intelligence
- Build systems integrating:
- Voice (ASR, TTS, NLU)
- Visual perception (VLM/VLA)
- Sensor fusion signals
- Enable cross-domain intelligence across cockpit, ADAS, and connected services
4. Data, MLOps
- Design ML pipelines and MLOps workflows:
- Model training, evaluation, deployment, monitoring
- Ensure compliance with:
- Safety, cybersecurity, and automotive standards
5. Collaboration & Engineering Integration
- Work with:
- Embedded software teams
- Cloud/data engineering teams
- HMI and system integration teams
- Contribute to end-to-end automotive AI platforms and solutions
Bonus Points if You Have
- Automotive domain exposure (ADAS, cockpit, connectivity)
- Speech AI (ASR, TTS, conversational systems)
- Knowledge of:
- AUTOSAR / embedded systems
- Vehicle data platforms
- Experience with:
- Simulation environments
- Digital twin / validation platforms
- Seamless integration of in-vehicle AI solutions
- End-to-end AI engine development on edge devices leveraging NPU, CPU, and GPU capabilities
- AI/ML model inference on edge devices using C++ APIs or NNAPI for optimized performance
What Makes You Eligible
Core AI/ML
- Strong experience in:
- Deep learning, NLP, and computer vision
- LLM/SLM fine-tuning and optimization
- Exposure to VLM/VLA or multi-modal AI models
Agentic AI & Orchestration
- Hands-on experience with:
- AI agents / tool-using LLMs
- Orchestration frameworks (LangChain, Langgraph/Autogent/Semantic Kernel, custom pipelines)
- MCP Servers
Edge + Cloud AI
- Experience deploying models on:
- Embedded / edge platforms
- Cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Programming & Frameworks
- Python (mandatory), C++ (preferred)
- PyTorch / TensorFlow
- API-based AI integration
MLOps & Data
- Experience with:
- Model lifecycle management
- CI/CD pipelines
- Data pipelines
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
- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.