Functional Owner - Production Software

About us :

We are ONE HARMAN. We are greater than the sum of our divisions or brands. We proudly talk about our many iconic brands and describe how our technologies are transforming the car, the workplace and everywhere in between.  We work hard. We create useful, playful, beautiful things. We strive for excellence and we aim to win as a team. No matter the position, every employee at HARMAN is expected to demonstrate our core competencies:  leadership, change-orientation, collaboration, judgment and a results-driven mindset.  At HARMAN, we expect brilliance.  You can expect a career full of brilliant possibilities.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Deliver the Linux SW image intended for the PQRS domain. Ensure this image meets the requirements.
• Support the project management team during the RFQ phase, conduct feasibility studies. Analyze, evaluate and clarify the customer requirements and generate technical specifications. Discuss and evaluate the change requests.
• Plan, prioritize, coordinate and track the tasks and work packages. Clarify the HW- and SW-dependencies with system- / SW-architects.
• Make decisions regarding software changes with impact on the current plan (time, quality, budget); escalate depending on impact level and sign-off for domain implementation planning.
• Analyze the trouble tickets, steering actively the bug-fixing by technical coordination of all involved parties with multiple dependencies.
• Report to both the project management team and to the customer.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Master degree in Computer Science or other relevant (IT-related) specializations.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in automotive embedded software development and design.
• Strong knowledge and deep understanding of Linux-based systems
• Strong team and communication skills. Proven ability to work with teams in different locations.
• Strong analytical skills and good system understanding. Independent and systematic way of working. High sense of responsibility and ability to work under pressure.
• Sound experience with methods of agile project and software management.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or other relevant (IT-related) specializations.
• Good understanding of current hardware architectures.
• Experience with and understanding of concepts related to HW qualification.
• Yocto knowledge and good understanding of how Linux distributions are created.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Good English communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to speak clearly and fluently during technical meetings.
• Willingness to travel (up to 10% of time) depending of project needs.

About HARMAN International

HARMAN () designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.  With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximatelypeople across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN! 

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. ()