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General information

Location:
Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-51918-2026

Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

  • Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy

  • Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development

  • Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

As a Principal Audio Software Engineer, DSP, you will be part of the Immersive Audio Team within HARMAN Research and will be responsible for advancing new audio technologies from research through prototype development and productization readiness. You will support innovation across HARMAN's Automotive, Lifestyle and Professional product lines by developing and evaluating audio systems, signal processing algorithms, machine learning solutions, and test methodologies. You will lead the development across the full technology lifecycle: identifying new concepts, building proof-of-concept implementations, benchmarking and optimizing solutions for market readiness, and enabling successful transfer to commercialization teams. The focus of this position is to leverage background in audio, digital signal processing, machine learning, and optimization techniques to lead new acoustic technologies development.

What You Will Do

  • Independently design and implement Audio DSP algorithms in Embedded Audio platforms like Linux, Android or Tizen.

  • Architect and develop Linux-based audio applications on embedded devices.

  • Evaluate state of the art Audio DSP algorithms and drive their adaptation in new technologies.

  • Lead the efforts of inventing and maturing new acoustic technologies for further integration into products and services by external teams.

  • Promote and drive adoption of technologies developed by the Audio Systems team with internal Business Units and Engineering organizations.

  • Serve as the cross-functional technical owner for key technology developments, coordinating alignment across research, software, system, validation, and product teams.

  • Drive technical decisions, priorities, interfaces, and trade-offs across functions to ensure solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with product and user needs.

  • Define and drive qualification of audio algorithm performance using appropriate testing frameworks, objective analysis, and technical validation methods.

  • Guide the transfer of new technologies to commercialization teams, ensuring technical readiness and successful integration.

  • Write technical reports, white papers, and patent applications.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Minimum of BSc degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, etc. and 8 years of relevant industry experience.

  • Experience with SW development on embedded platforms, using C/C++.

  • Experience with audio processing using MATLAB.

  • Experience with real-time audio signal processing algorithm design and implementation.

  • Experience implementing and testing algorithms derived from research papers.

  • Hands-on experience with agile SW development processes.

  • Experience with SDKs for audio processing development (JUCE or equivalent).

  • Business fluent in English (verbal and written)  .

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Linux, Tizen OS, Mac OS audio development.

  • Experience developing and scientifically supporting novel DSP algorithm concepts, with publications and/or patent applications.

  • Experience with acoustic systems measurements.

  • Practical experience with embedded systems prototyping and debugging.

  • Hands-on experience with continuous integration systems configuration.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

  • Willingness to work on-site 3 days a week.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.

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

  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.

  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

  • Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

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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)