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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-52907-2026

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

Our new Functional Owner is accountable for the end to end delivery of the features inside the assigned domain. You will be a key stakeholder in the project, by coordinating all the required effort for the features definition, development and testing and by acting as the single point of contact for your domain.

What You Will Do

  • Define, plan and monitor all the activities related to the assigned domain, in alignment with the overall project scope and timeline.

  • Collaborate with your customer counter-part to clarify the requirements and translate them into technical requirements for the development team.

  • Partner with the software project lead to align on the project timelines and priorities and to report the status of domain features against the plan.

  • Support the system and software architects during the architecture definition.

  • Coordinate with the other domain functional owners, to identify interfaces and dependencies.

  • Lead the software development team to ensure the features are implemented and validated according to defined technical requirements.

  • Work with the test manager to ensure the features are properly tested and the reported issues are addressed.

  • Ensure adherence to both Harman and customer processes, standards and quality requirements.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • University degree (MSc/BSc).

  • Proven experience in automotive embedded software development, with relevant involvement in requirements management, architecture definition, development and testing.

  • Experience with working in a matrix based organization.

  • Experience with ALM and Atlassian (Jira, Confluence) tools.

  • Analytical and systems thinking abilities.

  • Communication and technical presentation skills.

  • Self-driven, autonomous and structured way of working.

  • Good English language skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Knowledge of Automotive Connectivity/Telematics systems.

  • Experience in external customer facing roles.

  • Good understanding of Automotive quality standards (e.g., ASPICE)

  • Experience with working within an agile development framework (e.g., SAFe).

What Makes You Eligible

  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

  • Willingness to work in a hybrid model, with the office located in Bucharest, Romania.

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

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', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ 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 one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

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.  

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) 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.