Functional Owner

A Career at HARMAN
As 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 every day. Chances are HARMAN and its innovative brands have already touched your life today. 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.

Position Summary:
The Network Infrastructure FO is responsible for the management of the system domain to achieve delivery of features and functions within cost, quality, budget and time. FO coordinates SW Development and is responsible for the SW Delivery activities, SW Architecture, SW integration as well as Stability & Performance. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Analysis and assessment of customer requirements (RFC, RFI, RFQ) with focus on the basic system software packages and drivers
• Creation of detailed specifications and evaluation of system and software design concepts in close cooperation with CoCs, 3rd party suppliers and customer
• Driving system bring-ups and system integration of low-level software stacks
• System monitoring, profiling, and optimization regarding of startup/boot time, CPU load and memory bandwidth
• Configuration, development and maintenance of embedded Linux systems and Android systems with/without Hypervisor techniques
• Evaluation/verification of system and software design concepts in close cooperation with CoCs, 3rd party suppliers and customer
• Definition and planning of work packages (efforts and resources)
• Support SW developers and SW test engineers in terms of implementation of features, bug-fixes and component tests
• Analysis of trouble tickets, steering actively the bug fixing by technical coordination of all involved parties with multiple dependencies
• Integration of SW components into an existing Yocto build system
• Reporting to project management and customer

• Master degree in Computer Science or other relevant (IT connected) specializations
• At least 5 years of professional experience in software development in C/C++ preferably with focus on embedded Linux and Android systems
• Professional skills in C/C++ and shell programming, Python is beneficial
• Proficient in Linux system configuration (systemd, dbus, kernel configuration, …)
• Proven Knowledge regarding set up of embedded Linux distributions using Open Embedded / Yocto / bitbake
• Proficient with Git, Gerrit Code Review, Subversion, and CMake
• Excellent understanding of Linux system startup and configuration with systemd
• Good understanding of hardware and software architectures
• Proven experience of project management methods and in SW-Engineering – applied knowledge of agile approaches (SCRUM)
• Fluent English communication skills both written and verbal

• Virtualization techniques (VMware, qemu) in combination with Yocto
• Profound understanding in Linux driver development: Ability to maintain existing code
• Strong Experience in security concepts in Linux (e.g. chain of trust, dmverity, namespace isolation, container solutions, hypervisor)
• Knowledge in Ethernet, TCP/IP networking, Linux network configuration, NFS, CIFS
• Knowledge in agile software development methods (SCRUM)

• Willingness to travel (0-20% of time) depending on the project necessitie

• Work in international teams with the biggest worldwide automotive customers
• HARMAN University takes the mission to further stimulate a learning culture and provide meaningful learning and development programs for your professional development
• Market competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs, e.g. flexible working time, medical subscription, free parking spaces, meal tickets, etc.
• Further career development opportunities