Principal Software Engineer

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Location: Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania Job Family: Engineering Worker Type Reference: Regular - Permanent Pay Rate Type: Salary Career Level: T4 Job ID: R-52069-2026 Apply

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Description & Requirements

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 SW engineer will be part of a team responsible for creating from scratch the Connectivity software for a high-end, embedded automotive Telematics system

Your Team

No direct reports, but serves as the technical lead for the Positioning Team. In this role, you must ensure the team delivers all projects on time, within cost and with the expected quality

What You Will Do

• Full responsibility for system and component architecture and design; provides and reviews High-Level Design Documents (HDD) and Detailed Design Documentation (DDD) for the system/components under his/her responsibility

• Analyse the customer requirements (RFC, RFI, RFQ) allocated to software and map the analysed requirements to a new or existing software architecture

• Evaluate and document the software architecture and present it to internal management, sales representatives and at customer meetings

• Manage the implementation of the software architecture with both local and remote development teams

• Resolve inconsistencies in case of unclear technical requirements and act as a contact point to the customer and internal teams

• Consideration of Harman processes, standards of the automotive industry, Automotive SPICE and functional safety requirements

• Provides impact analysis for design changes; provides accurate estimates in time & costs for customer-specific requirements

• Together with the engineering manager, is responsible for the overall planning. Must assure all projects are staffed and have their work planned in such a way that we can meet our milestones while fulfilling the required processes

• Timely escalation of major issues and blockers to the Global Engineering Lead, depending on the level of impact

• Writes code and tests (white-box testing) the component, based on design documentation

• Bug fixing and maintenance tasks for the Software Components were delivered

• Analyse malfunctions in terms of time response, stability, robustness of components, as well as of the entire system

• Analyses the system behaviour and predicts root-causes of reported issues

• Mainly acts as an expert/consultant of the specified area – advises customers on best practices

• Acts as a mentor or coach for less experienced engineers

• Definition of non-functional requirements, e.g. SW metrics, software quality tests, stability criteria and memory/CPU budgets

• Monitoring of development status and software quality, with means of design and code reviews

• Analyse existing embedded software to add features, make modifications, fix bugs, and/or port to different platforms

• Test software designs and code at the unit and system level to ensure that all requirements are met, and the highest software quality is achieved

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or appropriate graduation) or equivalent

• Relevant academic background (e.g., BSc, MSc, or PhD) combined with substantial professional experience in C++ software development (typically 6–10+ years)

• Strong knowledge of Linux-based systems

• Experience with embedded projects and hardware handling

• Proven solid experience as a software developer, system engineer or system analyst

• Solid embedded and real-time applications development experience

• Strong UML, Design Patterns and Linux system analysis expertise

• Strong knowledge in inter-process communication, multithreading, and networking

• Very good interpersonal skills, ability to present status to both technical and non-technical persons

• Ability to train and coach engineers

• Ability to anticipate important technical issues and to provide timely feedback to management

• Maturity to contextualise own work with divisional priorities and possibilities

• Ability to keep the engineering teams in the loop about emerging platform technologies and trends

• Perfect English communication skills, both written and verbal

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in automotive / Telematics systems

• Knowledge of basic project management (collecting requirements and defining project scope, estimating activities, resources and duration, develop/manage project team, controlling product quality, risk management and status reporting)

• Knowledge in agile software development methods (SCRUM, SAFe, AgileUp)

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

• Excellent task and time management

• Attention to detail and “can-do” attitude

• Flexibility

• Ability to work under pressure and under tight deadlines

• Knowledge about Linux embedded power management (eg,  Suspend to RAM), logging (eg, DLT), communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, etc.

• Knowledge about GNSS positioning

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

• 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

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You Belong Here HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.   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!  
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com) 
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