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General information

Location:
Nagoya - Aichi, Japan - Chome
Additional Location:
Ariake - Tokyo, Japan
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-47261-2025

Description & Requirements

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Project Engineer in the Connectivity team and you will have the opportunity to develop innovative software for the automotive industry. Telematics products 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 a window person to JOEMs and representing SW domain team for successful program execution.


What You Will Do

  • Be a representative of domain experts for customers and lead software development for the particular domain and integration on assigned new product development projects, through the global design team.
  • Derive and extend technical requirements from customer requirements, internal requirements, change requests and system architectural design.
  • Make sure there is no gap and fully linked between system requirements, technical requirements, and customer requirements.
  • Create system-, technical- requirements proposal for internal/external communication.
  • Lead the creation of DFMEA/DRBFM with global development team and present/review them with customer(s).
  • Estimate implementation effort and map requirements/features to releases/milestones.
  • Track progress of all development activities (complete V-Model) regularly.
  • Adjust/synchronize planning with overall project schedule/milestones and communicate deviations.
  • Coordinates software development activities with software project leader.

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant (IT connected) specializations.
  • At least 3+ years of experience as a software developer with C/C++ knowledge
  • At least 3+ years of experience leading global team.
  • Experience in developing embedded applications.
  • Knowledge in inter-process communication, threading, socket communication.
  • Fluent in Japanese and Business level English.
  • Working knowledge of embedded operating systems.
  • Debug knowledge using gdb.

What is Nice to Have

  • Understanding of TCP/IP protocol internals.
  • Automotive experience.
  • Unified Modeling Language Knowledge.
  • Knowledge in agile software development methods (SCRUM, SAFe Agile).
  • Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE® specially SWE.2).
  • Knowledge of secure coding standards.
  • Knowledge of Automotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262).

What Makes You Eligible

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

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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)