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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-46684-2025

Description & Requirements

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

The Software Engineer in Telematics team will have the opportunity to develop innovative software for automotive industry. Telematics exposes the internal car ecosystem to the Internet: the car becomes an element of the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a new level of access to car’s functionalities and a platform to build additional features in areas such as safety, security, comfort. You will work with concepts like Telematics, 5G and V2X (vehicle-to-everything). You will be part of a team responsible for developing the software components for a Telematics team, with one of the next specializations: Telematics Applications, Connectivity, Calls, Security, SW Update, System, Autosar integration.

What You Will Do

  • Develop software components (C++/Linux).
  • Analyze and assess customer specifications; develop components based on this information.
  • Take care about communication with customer on his domain
  • Plan the features and tickets according with project milestones; creates tasks for the planned features according with Agile methodology
  • Take care about communication between team members and project management
  • The quality of software components is according with standards specified in BMS
  • Create reports for project, local management and customer
  • Resolve inconsistencies in case of unclear technical requirements in the specification by direct communication with the customer.
  • Make functional testing of developed source code, participate in code review sessions.
  • Defect analysis and scenario validation
  • Act according the standards of the automotive industry, in-car applications and software development processes.
  • Evaluate change requests from customer and identify the risks
  • Review the changes and propose adjustements if required
  • Familiar with security concepts in Linux/Embedded.
  • Create and maintain code design documents on high level and/or component level.
  • This role has no subordinates.

What You Need to be successful

  • At least 5+ years of experience as a software developer.
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or other relevant (IT connected) specializations.
  • Solid knowledge of C++ proved by 5+ years of experience.
  • Linux expertise.
  • Experience in developing embedded applications.
  • Knowledge in inter-process communication, threading.
  • Working knowledge of software development processes.
  • Working knowledge of embedded operating systems.
  • Knowledge in Security concepts
  • Good English skills in spoken and written English.
  • Experience in working with (external) customers/OEMs
  • Self-driven, autonomous and systematic way of working and able to help other achieve this
  • Analytical skills and good system understanding in the embedded SW area
  • Knowledge in agile software development methods (e.g. V-Model, ASPICE, etc.)
  • Knowledge of agile methods and frameworks (SAFe) is an advantage.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Automotive experience.
  • Security knowledge (Sandboxing, encryption)
  • Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira, Stash)

What Makes You Eligible

  • Willingness travel (0-20% of time) depending on the project necessities.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment

  • 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

  • “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)