Embedded Linux SW Engineer
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About the Position
Embedded Linux SW Engineer
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.
Responsibilities
- Requirements Management: Evaluate and estimate requirements from internal customers, ensuring a clear understanding of project needs.
- SW Development and Concepts Definition:
- Develop, maintain, and improve the custom Linux distribution and associated services used for hardware validation, manufacturing, and certification of infotainment systems.
- Actively contribute to defining and implementing architectural concepts in collaboration with the team, aiming to maximise the reusability of software components across projects.
- Implement user-space device "drivers" based on data sheet specifications and internal interfaces for various devices populated on the project PCBs.
- Problem Resolution:
- Analyse tickets, investigate, and resolve technical issues related to the PQRS work packages. Engage with the needed subject matter experts and the team to implement effective solutions.
- Provide support for debugging and troubleshooting issues encountered during development, qualification, manufacturing, and certification phases.
- Documentation and Code Review:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the PQRS deliverables, including user manuals and development guidelines.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices.
- Communication, Cross-Team Collaboration, and Customer-Facing:
- Effectively communicate project status, challenges, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with (project) managers to ensure that timelines and milestones are met.
- Work closely with PQRS consumers, ensuring that PQRS deliverables meet all the internal requirements, testware limitations, and automotive industry standards/certifications.
- Continuous Learning, Innovation, and Optimisation:
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to automotive infotainment systems.
- Foster a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and methodologies.
Requirements
- Extensive Linux Expertise: Linux device model - system level, userspace interaction with devices, boot sequence.
- Strong Programming Skills: In the Python language.
- Proven Experience: With Automotive products (preferably infotainment systems).
- Hands-on Experience: With embedded HW (Automotive SoCs, microcontrollers, serializers/deserializers, BT/WiFi chips, amplifiers, tuners, A2B chips).
- Ability: To bring up domain-specific devices based on technical documentation (at least one of the following: serializers/deserializers, BT/WiFi chips, amplifiers, tuners, A2B chips).
- Knowledge: Of low-level concepts (e.g., familiar with kernel, BSP, communication protocols - e.g., I2C, SPI).
- Understanding: Of embedded hardware schematics and concepts.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, programming under Linux and for Linux.
- Source Control Systems Experience: (preferably Git).
- Good English Communication Skills: Both written and verbal.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge in the area of video-specific HW (serializers/deserializers) and the video stack.
- Experience in building custom embedded Linux distributions (Yocto or similar).
- Good programming skills in scripting languages (Bash or similar).
- RUST enthusiast.
- Familiarity with Python-based web frameworks (Django or FastAPI).
- Embedded systems hardware architecture knowledge.
- Experience with Atlassian tools suite (JIRA, Confluence).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant (IT-related) specialisations.
We Offer
- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
- Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others).
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement support.
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development.
About the Company
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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