Principal Engineer Android HMI

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.

As a Principal Engineer, you would be responsible for developing Android HMI Applications in the Infotainment context and the delivery of the software for software Integration.

You will analyze specifications, develop high-level design, maintain traceability, review unit-level code, and document the work on Harman products).

You will provide technical coordination in software development by understanding requirements for specific projects/programs, and will be guiding a team of engineers on skill-building aspects that are related to the project.

Responsible for requirement analysis till the realization of the functionality in the Android HMI domain.

Is responsible for multiple component ownership for Android HMI development.

Will integrate features/libraries from other concepts/products.

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 a component design document based on specifications and the given SW architecture.

Understand the impact of design changes on system functionality and performance.

Participate and contribute 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.

Assess 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 the effectiveness of the given fixes for the software components delivered.

Assist PL/ Engg.

Manager in PI & Sprint planning and backlog estimations, and deliver on commitments for Sprints.

Support in preparing the 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.

Support the project and quality team to achieve automotive certifications like ASPICE.

Coordinate software development activities with the software team leader.

Develop and offer visibility on risk assessment for critical fixes.

Work with other domains for the resolution of dependencies on features and defects.

Be up to date on the latest Android features/concepts, and automotive industry trends.

Work with QA (Test teams) in defining the test-cases & test strategy.

Report status, issues, and progress of the SW development.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

8-10 years of experience in Android Application development and integration on embedded platforms in Kotlin, Java, and Jetpack Compose.

Good knowledge of the Android system, components & Android middleware.

Strong in native C/C++ programming.

Proficient with communication interfaces like JNI, binder/AIDL/HIDL, MQTT, and socket communication.

Exposure to the Multimedia domain: Experience in using multimedia frameworks.

Experience with handling varied media sources, media content management, and media playback scenarios.

Proficient in multi-threaded programming and middleware solution development on the Android environment.

Strong in fundamentals of IPC and OS concepts.

Exposure to the Android application framework.

Strong experience in developing responsive applications, scalable to different display resolutions.

Experienced with Android music player, preferably Exo player.

Good proficiency in MVVM, MVC, and MVP models.

Exposure to cloud interfaces, including OAuth, REST APIs.

Automotive knowledge will be a plus, though not mandatory.

Good debugging skills with Android supporting tools e.g., logcat, ADB etc.

Experience in working with third-party libraries, APIs, and Android SDK.

Experience working in an agile development environment.

Knowledge of UML state diagrams, sequence diagrams, drawing ability, and analysis.

Code Quality orientation, experience with unit, functional, and automated regression testing.

Experience in creating UI design in tools like Figma.

Advantage having knowledge of automotive, audio, and e-commerce domains.

Resourcefulness in triaging technical problems and coordinating with multiple teams for issue resolution.

Ability to work in a structured manner.

Work proactive and independently with a positive attitude.

Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Self-driven and Innovative to drive continuous improvements in the Design and Development process.

Ability to work independently and contribute to the 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.

Willingness to work in an office located in Bangalore, India.

Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

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.

Access to the HARMAN Campus Fitness Centre and Cafeteria.

An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.