Associate Engineer, Embedded Software

About the Role:

We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Android Framework (AOSP/AAOS) to develop, integrate, debug, and maintain platform features for automotive products. The candidate will work closely with system, middleware, and application teams to deliver stable and performant platform functionality.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain Android Framework and System Services (e.g., framework/base, services, system_server components).
• Debug complex platform issues using logcat, traces (systrace/perfetto), tombstones, ANR traces, and native crash analysis.
• Integrate and support Automotive Android components (AAOS) and collaborate with HAL teams (AIDL/HIDL), including VHAL where applicable.
• Work on multi-user, power management, input, display/multi-display, and system performance optimizations (as per product needs).
• Ensure platform quality via unit/instrumentation tests and Android compatibility validation (CTS/VTS as applicable).
• Drive code quality through design reviews, code reviews, static analysis compliance, and CI improvements.
• Participate in triage of customer issues, root cause analysis (RCA), and upstream/downstream patch management.
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• Strong programming skills in Java/Kotlin and C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with Android Framework internals (Binder, system services, permissions model, build system).
• Good understanding of Android build and tooling (Soong/Gradle, repo/git, debugging toolchain).
• Experience with Linux fundamentals and OS concepts (processes/threads, memory, IPC, scheduling basics).
• Solid debugging skills across Java + native layers; comfortable reading AOSP source and tracing call flows.
• Experience working in a structured delivery environment (defect tracking, code review, CI/CD, release branches).
  
  

What Is Nice To Have

• AAOS experience (CarService, Car APIs, VHAL, multi-display automotive use cases).
• Experience with SELinux policy debugging, init/rc services, and performance tuning on embedded targets.
• Familiarity with compliance/security practices and resolving static analysis findings.
• Experience with automotive product integration and collaboration across distributed teams.
  
  

What Makes You Eligible

• Strong ownership, analytical problem-solving, and communication across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle ambiguous issues, prioritize effectively, and deliver in release-driven timelines.
  
  

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 Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• 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.
  
  

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)