Job Description

HARMAN\'s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you\'ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career. A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you\'ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday. About the Role You will be working on multi-threaded, multi-processor and/or multi-core architectures to customize Android Audio framework and integrate Audio DSP algorithms by following a defined s/w development process. You will analyze specifications, develop high level design, maintain traceability, review unit level code, and document the work on Harman product(s). You will provide technical coordination in software development by understanding requirements for specific project/programs and will be guiding a team of engineers them on skill building aspects that are related to the project. What You Will Do: Developing, modifying, and porting of Android Audio framework and native layer components. Estimate processing resources including MIPS, ROM and RAM and optimize individual algorithms and total system performance Analyze performance impacts of signal flow designs, pipelines, block size, sample rate and code structure Identify product requirements or performance issues. Work with the software team leader for a resolution. Participate in design, development, verification, troubleshooting, and delivery of high-quality products Analyze existing embedded software to add features, make modifications, fix bugs, and/or port to different platforms. Study and understand customer and internal specifications, Architecture and Design documents for the system Develop component design document based on specifications and given SW architecture Understand the impact of design change on system functionality and performance Lead and participate in technical discussions across engineering and product teams. Resolve inconsistencies in case of unclear technical requirements in the specification by direct communication with the responsible internal/external stakeholder Responsible for dependency identification for assigned features. Assesses feature reusability between existing and new projects during project execution Develop unit tests for all new code Ensure pre-integration testing and verification for the functional area and its features. Provide root cause analysis for issues, fix these issues, and verify effectiveness of given fixes for the software components delivered. Assist PL/ Engg. Manger in PI & Sprint planning and back log estimations and deliver on commitments for Sprints. Support in preparing schedule and effort to meet customer milestones Ensure the process adherence of the work products. Support in ensuring quality through effective design and code review. Manage risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with the designed architecture. Mentor team members to build domain knowledge. Support the project and quality team to achieve automotive certifications like ASPICE. Interface with customers to handle customer queries, concerns and change management requests Coordinates software development activities with software team leader. Develop and offer visibility on risk assessment for critical fixes. Report status, issues, and progress of the SW development. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 10+ years of software development experience Minimum 5 years of Android audio experience (Android audio framework, Android Media System knowledge preferred) Good knowledge on DSP concepts and exposure to Audio processing and algorithms Knowledge of Audio concepts like PCM data, Bitrate, multi-channel audio Hands-on knowledge of Android Native layer like AudioFlinger or AudioPolicyManager Experience in usage of tools like Audacity and/or Adobe Audition and/or Audio Precision Proficient in C++/Java//C programming language for multi-thread-based designs in multi-core systems. Good knowledge of Android and its IPC like Binders, HIDL, thread priorities etc. Must have Hands on experience in Android migrations Experience in usage of Android tools like Systrace, dumpsys etc. for debugging Audio problems JNI is added advantage Should be aware of Android HAL AOSP architecture, Android Build System, Good experience working with tools like Gerrit/GIT, Bamboo, Bitbucket, JIRA, etc. Good understanding of memory management/Interrupt handling/DMA subsystems, concurrency, virtual memory, caching, interrupts, device drivers, real-time considerations in embedded systems. Working knowledge of software development processes and process models such as CMMI or ASPICE. Experience working in agile development environment. Knowledge of UML state diagrams, sequence diagrams drawing ability, analysis. Experience in Kotlin is added advantage Desired Competencies: Resourcefulness in triaging technical problems and coordinating with multiple teams for issue resolution Ability to work in a structured manner Work proactive and independent with a positive attitude Creative problem-solver capable of creating, reproducing complex system/functional defects and leading from the front. Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Self-driven and Innovative to drive continuous improvements in Design and Development process Ability to work independently and contribute to project and team. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to connect the dots between own tasks and project/team deliverables and engage in technical discussions with other functions Strong team player, ability to handle multiple projects and ability to mentor engineers. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com) About HARMAN International HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services. With leading brands including AKG\xc2\xae, Harman Kardon\xc2\xae, Infinity\xc2\xae, JBL\xc2\xae, Lexicon\xc2\xae , Mark Levinson \xc2\xae and Revel\xc2\xae, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company\'s software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!

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