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General information

Location:
Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T3
Job ID:
R-49235-2025

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

As an ASPICE Process Owner for SWE.3 and SWE.4, you will be responsible for defining, tailoring, and ensuring compliance of software development processes related to detailed design, unit construction, and unit verification. You will act as the central point of contact for these process areas, supporting project teams in achieving ASPICE Level 2 or higher maturity, and ensuring alignment with Harman’s Business Management System (BMS), customer requirements, and industry standards.


What You Will Do

Process Definition & Tailoring

  • Define project-specific strategies aligned with Harman’s standard ASPICE processes for SWE.3 and SWE.4.
  • Tailor activities, work products, tools, roles, and responsibilities to meet project constraints and customer standards.
  • Document process infrastructure and human resource needs within the project manual.

Process Implementation & Support

  • Guide engineering teams in implementing detailed design and unit verification strategies, including static and dynamic methods.
  • Ensure seamless integration of process workflows into PM&T systems and tools.
  • Provide training and coaching to project teams on ASPICE compliance and process execution.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Conduct internal audits, spot checks, and mock assessments to evaluate process adherence and work product quality.
  • Track and report process KPIs and maturity gate task lists (MGTL) to project management.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Development Quality teams to close gaps and ensure readiness for ASPICE assessments.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify process improvement needs and propose enhancements to the global engineering process group.
  • Participate in ASPICE strategy updates and contribute to process harmonization across projects.

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a process owner or process expert in automotive software development.
  • Certified ASPICE Provisional Assessor or equivalent. Strong understanding of ASPICE, ISO 26262, and Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with software verification techniques, including static analysis, unit testing, and tool-based audits.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the Automotive SPICE process assessment model (PAM)
  • Proven expertise in software architecture and in developing complex software systems.
  • Demonstrated ownership of software quality programs for safety-critical production products.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.

What is Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in computer science or Software Engineering
  • Strong experience in Automotive Software Development Frameworks.

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!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

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)