Software Systems Engineer - Luxury Audio

Have you heard of JBL, Arcam, Mark Levinson, Revel or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic.

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and ARCAM.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

HARMAN's Luxury Audio group consists of a portfolio of the most respected brands in the audio industry – Arcam, JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, and Revel.

HARMAN Luxury Audio continues to set new standards of performance through advancements in design and the development of innovative audio technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and design oversight of high-performance, high-quality audio components from concept through production.

As a Software Systems Engineer within the Luxury Audio Engineering Group, you will be joining our team of world-class engineers who share an extraordinary passion for impeccable sound and dedication to raising the bar for high-end consumer audio. This role will be pivotal in designing, developing, and refining cutting-edge audio equipment audio systems (amplifiers, preamplifiers, streamers etc..), ensuring that our products continue to lead the market in quality and performance.

You will report to the Software Engineering Manager and be part of a cross-functional team including industrial design, electronics, mechanical, software, test and production teams.

This role will require occasional hands-on experience

• Oversee multiple projects from concept through to production, liaising with the project managers to ensure software delivery and product deadlines are met.
• Work with the internal, multi-disciplinary team, to plan, design and document software requirements, aligning with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create detailed Requirements Documents and software development plans for audio systems.
• Collaborate with external partners to implement & deliver new products, features & bug fixes for new and existing products as well as their accompanying app and software tools.
• Actively lead and facilitate systems design and reviews.
• Prepare and present project reports and technical documentation.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in audio system design by staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.
• Ensure all designs meet stringent quality, compliance, and performance standards.
• Be willing to go hands-on and directly support development efforts, coaching and communication best practices and industry standards.

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or equivalent work experience in a related technical discipline.

• At least 10 years’ experience working in system level development of high-performance consumer audio systems and the related competitive market.
• Experience in project management of embedded software development (Jira) and strong experience driving best practice in software delivery.
• Strong skills in software languages including C and C++ with ability to troubleshoot code and be hands-on, where necessary.
• Hands on experience in developing embedded systems (Bare Metal/RTOS) and protocols (RS-232, I2C, SPI, I2C, and USB).
• Solid understanding of modern software design, build, delivery and management (Git, CI/CD)…