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General information

Location:
Ariake - Tokyo, Japan
Additional Location:
Nagoya - Aichi, Japan - Chome
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-37404-2024

Description & Requirements

About the Role

At HARMAN, we’re redefining the driving experience. As a global leader in connected car technology, we partner with the world’s top automotive brands to deliver cutting-edge telematics solutions that transform vehicles into intelligent, connected platforms. From 5G to V2X, your work will power the next generation of automotive innovation.

As a System Engineer, you will lead the system architecture and requirements definition for advanced telematics products. You’ll work closely with global teams and customers to translate complex needs into robust, scalable system designs that power next-generation in-vehicle connectivity.

What You Will Do

  • Define and decompose system requirements based on customer needs, internal standards, and communication protocols
  • Lead technical discussions with customers and internal teams to align on requirements and propose innovative solutions
  • Design system architecture and create technical documentation (e.g., state diagrams, communication sequences)
  • Act as the primary technical interface with customers for requirement discussions and change management
  • Support vehicle testing activities both internally and externally
  • Collaborate with project managers and functional leads to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
  • Works closely with global engineering teams across software, hardware, and validation

What You Need

  • Proven experience in software design and development for commercial products
  • Strong project management skills in software development environments
  • Proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) for customer communication
  • Business-level English for collaboration with global teams

What is Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of telematics systems and wireless communication technologies (Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE/5G, Bluetooth)
  • Experience with in-vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet)
  • Background in embedded systems design
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel.

What We Offer

  • We offer an authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
  • You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
  • Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
  • We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
  • We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.

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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)