Advanced Engineer, Audio System Validation

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 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 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

As a Advanced Engineer, Audio System Validation, you are responsible for safeguarding system trust across the technology development lifecycle.
You apply deep DSP and system-level expertise to validate algorithmic correctness, detect regression risks, and ensure that measurable performance standards are met throughout development and prior to release.
Operating within the EPIC Validation Team, you contribute primarily by embedding technical validation and automated guardrails directly into development workflows.

What You Will Do

• Perform white-box validation of DSP algorithms and system-level audio processing.

• Design and execute structured signal-based validation scenarios.

• Detect artifacts, performance regression, latency issues, and algorithmic instability.

• Define measurable validation criteria aligned with System Trust standards.

• Collaborate with developers to integrate repeatable validation checks into CI environments.

• Analyze complex technical findings and translate them into actionable engineering feedback.

• Support final validation by providing technical root-cause analysis when required.

• Contribute to the evolution of automated guardrails and regression protection strategies

What You Need to Be Successful

• Strong background (5+ years) in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), audio algorithms, or embedded audio systems

• Academic background with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sound Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Signal Processing or equivalent

• Solid understanding of software development workflows and integration environments

• Experience performing white-box technical validation and root-cause analysis.

• Ability to independently solve moderately complex technical problems.

• Strong analytical thinking and structured documentation skills

• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to cross-functional teams

Bonus Points if You Have 

• Experience integrating automated validation into CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with performance testing in embedded systems

• Exposure to perceptual audio implications of DSP decisions

• Experience in automotive or resource-constrained systems.

• Knowledge of measurement tools and signal analysis environments

• Valid driver's license

• Proficiency in on site native language

What Makes You Eligible

• 10% travel might require.

• Willingness to work in a HARMAN office located in Bengaluru, India

• Successfully completing a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer 

• HARMAN FlexConnect Program, offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration, meaningful connections, and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week.

• 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

• “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.