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General information

Location:
Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Temporary - Temp
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T1
Job ID:
R-52218-2026

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

As an intern in our Connectivity organization, you will contribute to embedded software development for Telematics Control Units (TCUs) for European customers — from implementing features and unit tests to debugging system behavior and supporting integration quality.

This is a 6‑month internship (full‑time or part‑time) designed for final‑year students with strong fundamentals, a hands‑on mindset, and the ambition to grow fast.

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands‑on experience with production-grade embedded software in an automotive environment

  • Mentorship, technical learning sessions, and structured feedback are part of our internship program framework

  • Exposure to system-level problem solving (robustness, stability, timing) and quality practices used in automotive development

  • Potential pathway to a long‑term role based on performance and business needs

What You Will Do

  • Implement embedded C++ functionality and write unit / white-box tests based on design documentation

  • Debug and improve software quality: bug fixing, maintenance, and incremental feature additions across existing embedded code

  • Analyze issues related to time response, stability, and robustness at component and system level; support root-cause investigations.

  • Contribute to connectivity/networking-related work (e.g., understanding traffic flows, interfaces, logs, and failure modes in connected systems)

  • Demonstrated AI‑assisted productivity (prompting, tool usage, automation mindset) applied to real engineering tasks such as log triage, code comprehension, unit testing, or documentation — without compromising quality or confidentiality

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Final year (or close to graduation) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, IT, or similar

  • Solid C++ fundamentals in an embedded context.

  • Linux fundamentals (command line, basic tooling, debugging mindset)

  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP basics, client-server concepts, packet/log-driven troubleshooting mindset)

  • Strong English communication skills (written & spoken)

  • Strong academic results and/or meaningful technical projects (personal, university, competitions, open-source)

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Any exposure to automotive/telematics systems

  • Practical debugging experience (logs, traces, reproducible defect isolation)

Working Model / Eligibility

  • Hybrid working model; on‑site preferred (Bucharest) based on project and integration needs

  • Availability for the full 6‑month internship period (full‑time or part‑time)

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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)

  • 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', ‘@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.

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