Software Engineer, Telematics

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 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

The Software Engineer in the Telematics team will have the opportunity to develop innovative software for the automotive industry. Telematics exposes the internal car ecosystem to the Internet: the car becomes an element of the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a new level of access to the car’s functionalities and a platform to build additional features in areas such as safety, security, and comfort. You will work with concepts like Telematics, 5G and V2X (vehicle-to-everything).

You will be part of a team responsible for developing the software components for a Telematics team, with one of the next specialisations: Telematics Applications, Connectivity, Calls, Security, SW Update, System, and Autosar integration.

What You Will Do

• Develop software components (C++/Linux)

• Analyse and assess customer specifications; develop components based on this information

• Take care about communication with the customer on his domain

• Plan the features and tickets according to project milestones; create tasks for the planned features according to Agile methodology

• Take care of communication between team members and project management

• The quality of software components is according with the standards specified in BMS

• Create reports for the project, local management and customer

• Resolve inconsistencies in case of unclear technical requirements in the specification by direct communication with the customer

• Make functional testing of the developed source code, and participate in code review sessions

• Defect analysis and scenario validation

• Act according to the standards of the automotive industry, in-car applications and software development processes

• Evaluate change requests from the customer and identify the risks

• Review the changes and propose adjustments if required

• Familiar with security concepts in Linux/Embedded

• Create and maintain code design documents at a high level and/or component level

What You Need to Be Successful

• At least 4+ years of experience as a software developer

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other relevant (IT-connected) specialisations

• Solid knowledge of C++ proved by 4+ years of experience.

• Linux expertise

• Experience in developing embedded applications

• Knowledge in inter-process communication, threading

• Working knowledge of software development processes

• Working knowledge of embedded operating systems

• Knowledge of Security concepts

• Good English skills in spoken and written English

• Experience in working with (external) customers/OEMs

• Self-driven, autonomous and systematic way of working and able to help others achieve this

• Analytical skills and good system understanding in the embedded SW area

• Knowledge in agile software development methods (e.g. V-Model, ASPICE, etc.)

• Knowledge of agile methods and frameworks (SAFe) is an advantage

Bonus Points if You Have

• Automotive experience

• Security kn