Principle Architect- BSP
Harman ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Architecture
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Company size
- 1000+
Leads BSP architecture and boot flow for automotive infotainment systems, integrating multi-OS (QNX/Linux/Android) and ensuring safety compliance and performance KPIs.
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’re seeking an experienced BSP Architect / Platform Lead with 8 to 14 years of experience to lead development and integration of automotive platform BSP and system software.
What You Will Do
- Define BSP architecture and boot flow
- Drive board bring-up and silicon validation
- Lead virtualization & multi-OS integration
- Oversee subsystem bring-up (camera, display, etc.)
- Ensure system performance and KPIs
- Lead safety compliance activities
- Drive debugging and issue resolution
- Mentor teams and collaborate with stakeholders
What You Need to Be Successful
- Strong BSP, bootloader, kernel expertise
- Deep knowledge of memory, SMMU, DMA
- Experience with virtualization and multi-OS
- Strong debugging experience
- Automotive subsystem exposure
- Boot chain (PBL/XBL, fastboot, EDL)
- Memory (DMA, SMMU/IOMMU)
- Diagnostics tools (QXDM, ramdump)
- Firmware loading
- Virtualization (virtio, VM resource allocation)
- Multi-OS (QNX/Linux/Android coordination)
- Full subsystem ownership (camera, audio, connectivity)
- Safety / RTOS exposure
- CI strategy
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience with Google AAOS certification process.
- Exposure to infotainment systems and IVI architecture.
- Hands-on with debugging tools and performance profilers.
- Knowledge of CAN/SOME-IP integration with Android
What Makes You Eligible
- 08–14 years experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Deep technical ownership
- Relevant engineering degree
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant
- Chance to work with a renowned German OEM
- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.