Principal Architect

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 HARMANAs 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.

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

In this you will define and lead the overall test strategy, architecture, and automation framework for embedded C++ software powering next-generation automotive audio amplifier systems. This includes ensuring ASPICE-compliant testing processes, optimizing test efficiency through automation, and guiding teams to deliver high-quality audio software that meets stringent automotive standards. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and reliability of amplifier applications within the car audio ecosystem.

What You Will Do

• Define and drive the overall test strategy (manual and automated) and architecture for embedded C++ software in automotive audio amplifier platforms.
• Establish and maintain ASPICE-compliant testing processes (SWE.4–SWE.6), ensuring integration with system engineering and software development workflows.
• Architect and standardize the test framework, tools, and infrastructure across integration and system validation levels.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and verification using ASPICE-compliant methods and tools (e.g., DOORS, DNG).
• Collaborate with system, software, and hardware architects to define end-to-end validation approaches.
• Define the automation strategy, including selection of technologies, scripting languages, and frameworks (e.g., GoogleTest or custom Python/C++ solutions).
• Lead the implementation of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and audio test benches for amplifier and signal chain validation.
• Oversee test data management, metrics, dashboards, and continuous integration pipelines (e.g., Bamboo CI) for automated regression testing.
• Guide teams in test coverage analysis, risk-based testing, and defect prevention techniques.
• Mentor and support test engineers across global teams in applying ASPICE and automotive software quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of test methodologies and contribute to achieving ASPICE Level 2 process compliance.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Over 10 years of experience in embedded software testing, including 3–5 years in an automotive environment.
• Hands-on experience with audio measurement tools (Audio Precision, MATLAB, LabVIEW) for amplifier validation.
• Proven experience in implementing and auditing ASPICE testing processes (SWE.4–SWE.6), ideally contributing to ASPICE Level 2 assessments.
• Strong expertise in test automation, CI/CD integration, and scripting (Python preferred).
• Hands-on experience with HIL systems, test benches, and validation of automotive communication interfaces (CAN, A2B).
• Familiarity with test management and traceability tools such as DOORS, DNG, or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of AUTOSAR architectures.
• Excellent leadership, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to bridge gaps between development, testing, and process management teams.
• Skilled in articulating technical concepts to geographically distributed teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile-Scrum methodologies.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of ASPICE tool qualification, test process audits, or supplier assessments.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum or Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments for embedded software delivery.
• Deep understanding of embedded C++ software architecture, real-time operating systems, and audio/DSP systems.
• Contributions to process improvement initiatives targeting ASPICE Level 2 or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to define frameworks, mentor teams, and foster a quality-driven culture in cross-functional environments.
• Participation in defining global test architecture roadmaps across multiple product lines.

What Makes You Eligible

•  Be willing to travel up to 2%, domestic or international.
•  Be willing to work in an office. However, this role is eligible for HARMAN remote-flex mode with occasional trips to Bangalore office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice)

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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• 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

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.

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