Principal Engineer, DSP

Location:

IN_Bangalore_Sattva Knowledge Court Bdg_HII

Job Family:

Engineering

Worker Type Reference:

Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level:

T4(A)

Job ID:

R

Introduction: 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

As a Principal DSP Software Engineer, you will work on products that will be developed for OEM automotive amplifiers and other similar audio processing products. Products typically consist of a microcontroller for configuration, communication and control and a DSP processor for audio processing. Software development work will be mainly working within complex, multi-threaded, multi-processor or multi-core architectures and audio frameworks to integrate DSP algorithms and control structures.

What You Will Do

• Develop and integrate audio DSP algorithms within complex, multi-threaded, multi-processor architectures and control structures for the automotive environment.
• Develop production ready software following a defined software development process.
• Estimate processing resources including MIPS, ROM and RAM.
• Optimize individual algorithms and total system performance.
• Analyze performance impacts of block size, sample rate, memory organization, cache usage and code structure.
• Analyze multiple approaches to a problem and chose the best solution based on experience and sound engineering practices.
• Present and defend technical decisions to peers and engineering management using facts.
• Work closely with other engineering groups to ensure total tuned system performance.
• Develop test plans and appropriate test vectors for independent validation of audio features.
• Drive peer review of designs. Be an expert authority in reviews of team member contributions. Supervise and review contributions from the development team.
• Provide estimates of group programming effort to size the scope of projects.
• Support new RFQs & Engineering change request estimations and technical feasibility.
• Investigate new DSP audio related technologies and best practices.
• Lead DSP projects and technical resources, including planning, estimating, feature roll out planning and follow through.

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's /master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of embedded software development or testing.
• 12+ years of C/C++ or other structured language.
• 8+ years of experience in the DSP and/or audio field.
• Deep knowledge of filtering, speech processing, noise control and telecommunications algorithms in both time and frequency domains.
• Strong understanding of DSP frameworks and how individual DSP algorithms interface and interact with each other, the control software and tool interfaces in an optimized way.
• Experience with tuning/calibrating systems of algorithms.
• Expert in several embedded system debuggers, emulators, compilers, etc.
• Working knowledge of embedded operating systems (schedulers, memory management, driver models, RTOS concepts.
• Experienced working with and/or leading offshore development teams.
• Creative problem-solver capable of creating and reproducing complex software defects.
• Able to read schematics and debug analog and digital hardware.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with multi-core System-on-Chip processors.
• Experience with SPICE compatible software development practices.
• Expert in MATLAB and Simulink.
• Deep knowledge of digital communication protocols: I2C, I2S, SPI, UART, USB, BT.
• Working knowledge of automotive networks: CAN, LIN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, MOST.
• Deep knowledge of audio systems and acoustic principles.
• Very good knowledge of amplifier hardware concepts including data converters, power supplies, output stages and analog filter design.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work from office in Bangalore, India.

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.
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
• 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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