Advanced Engineer - Connectivity

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

As a Advanced Engineer at HARMAN’s Automotive Connectivity Bluetooth and Wi Fi team, you will design and develop reusable, scalable embedded software components for all customer programs.

You’ll work with a product mindset - transforming complex customer and platform requirements into modular, configurable, plug-and-play software components that are easy to integrate, maintain, and scale across different vehicle programs.

How You’ll Make An Impact

- Drive end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi features across multiple automotive infotainment programs.
- Own program tracking, milestone management, feature readiness, and delivery commitments aligned to customer and project timelines.
- Coordinate with development, validation, platform, product, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely feature execution and issue resolution.
- Represent connectivity program status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans in internal, customer, and leadership reviews.
- Monitor feature progress, defect trends, and release readiness through project dashboards and actionable metrics.
- Ensure feature planning, backlog management, and Functional Product Documentation (FPD) availability in alignment with program milestones.
- Lead Agile execution, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and daily execution tracking.
- Drive defect triage, prioritization, and closure activities while ensuring timely resolution of critical program issues.
- Work closely with local and global teams to debug complex system-level issues and remove delivery roadblocks.
- Collaborate with customers, chipset vendors, and internal stakeholders to align technical expectations and program deliverables.
- Support new business opportunities by participating in RFQs, effort estimations, solution reviews, and technical discussions.
- Identify program risks, technical dependencies, and resource constraints early, and drive mitigation plans proactively.
- Ensure compliance with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), Agile processes, and Harman software development best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by driving process optimization, delivery efficiency, and reusable connectivity assets across programs.
- Provide clear and timely communication of project status, key decisions, and execution plans to stakeholders at all levels.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7 to 10 years of experience in Automotive Software Development, Technical Program Management, Project Coordination, or Technical Project Management roles.
- Hands-on experience with project management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, ALM, ELVIS, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi technologies, automotive connectivity use cases, and infotainment systems.
- Good knowledge of Android and Android Automotive OS (AAOS) architecture, along with the infotainment software development lifecycle.
- Experience working in Agile development environments, including Sprint Planning, Sprint Execution, Scrum ceremonies, and release management.
- Good understanding of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), software development processes, and quality compliance requirements.
- Proven experience in feature tracking, milestone planning, First Pass Delivery (FPD) management, dependency management, and overall program execution.
- Expertise in project status reporting, dashboard creation, risk management, issue tracking, and preparation of leadership and customer presentations.
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across platform, product, project, development, and validation teams.
- Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams and driving issue resolution through cross-functional engagement.
- Exposure to board bring-up activities, hardware debugging, and system-level troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of automotive application processors and SoCs such as Qualcomm, Exynos, NXP, or similar platforms.
- Understanding of networking concepts, serial communication protocols, storage subsystems, and embedded software architectures.
- Experience supporting RFQ activities, effort estimation, project planning, technical reviews, and execution tracking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical and program status updates to customers, stakeholders, and leadership teams.
- Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and execution excellence, with a strong focus on meeting delivery commitments while adhering to established processes and quality standards.

Bonus Points if You Have

- Worked in SAFe Agile environment. Good understanding of Automotive Infotainment SW Components.
- Knowledge of Hardware Bring ups & handle them. Connectivity Technologies/Protocols like RTP/RTSP/SIP expertise.

Things To Know

- This role is based at HARMAN International (India) Private Limited, Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge Court (SSKC), Bangalore.
- The position follows a hybrid work model with three mandatory days in office each week to support effective collaboration, design discussions, whiteboarding, demos, and faster issue resolution.
- In-office collaboration is important for this role, as the work often requires close coordination with architects, developers, product owners, and integration teams.

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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About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today! (https://harmanglobal.avature.net/talentcommunity)

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