Principal Engineer, Software Architecture
HARMAN InternationalShanghai, Shanghai, China
Posted January 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
HARMAN is a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, filling with people who are focused on making life better.
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.
Requirements
- Master’s degree above with 8+ years working experience or above in relevant fields
- Hands-on experience on designing and understanding modern SOA SW architecture based on mainstream SoC platforms
- Solid technical competence on QNX/Linux BSP/System, main stream SoC SDKs, Android software especially on Hypervisor, Virtualization/ container, Framework/System Services incl. Media/Audio framework, display, Camera, Connectivity, Graphics, NPU/HW accelerator, etc
- Tracking record for leading cockpit software architecture design for OEM customer projects based on mainstream SoC platforms
- Good understanding of different SoC planforms on key parameters, performance and design constrains
- Good knowledge on the function safety and cybersecurity compliant requirements and process
- Hands-on experience on SW Full Stack Development from components detailed design, coding, testing and debugging
- Proficient in C/C++, Java, UML, Design Patterns, git, EA and other design and development tools
- High degree of self-driven and results driven
- Strong ability to motivate, to collaborate and communication skills
- Good English language (writing/speaking) and presentation skills
Benefits
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman 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
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development