Manager, FOSS

Posted:
7/19/2026, 11:47:50 PM

Location(s):
Karnataka, India ⋅ Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Workplace Type:
On-site

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

Have a crucial role in overseeing the use, contribution, and compliance of open-source software within the organization. You drive strategic planning, policy development, and ensure that the company's use of FOSS aligns with its business goals and legal requirements. You act as a liaison between different departments, including legal, engineering, and product teams, to facilitate the effective integration of open-source solutions and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.


What You Will Do

  • Manage the lifecycle of open-source software within the company.
  • Identify and evaluate open-source projects that can be leveraged to enhance the company's products and services, ensuring compliance with open-source licenses, and contributing to the open-source community.
  • coordinate with developers to integrate open-source components.
  • Manage contributions to external projects.
  • Maintain an inventory of open-source software used within the organization.
  • Provide training and support to employees on best practices for using and contributing to open-source software.
  • Develop policies to mitigate risks associated with open-source usage.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • 12+ overall work experience in SW industry
  • 8+ years of proven experience in FOSS
  • Deep understanding of Software development lifecycle and related technical expertise (Code repositories, CI Pipelines, Android, ...)
  • Deep knowledge of FOSS licenses and obligations to discuss with legal counsel.
  • Good knowledge of industry practices (FOSS compliance & FOSS development model)
  • Curiosity in technologies, products
  • Willingness to travel (2-3 times a year for some days)
  • Experience using standard Project Management, SCRUM, and Agile methodologies.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Prior experience in a strategy consulting firm with automotive customers
  • Hands-on experience in system engineering, especially MBSE

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
  • Be willing to work in an office in India

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment.

  • 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

  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

  • 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.

HARMAN International

Website: https://www.harman.com/

Headquarter Location: Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1980

IPO Status: Delisted

Industries: Audio ⋅ Consumer ⋅ Consumer Electronics ⋅ DSP ⋅ Electronics ⋅ Manufacturing

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas