Software Engineer

Posted:
4/7/2026, 4:02:59 AM

Location(s):
Bucharest, Romania

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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.

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 Maintenance Software Engineer C++ in the Telematics team you will have the opportunity to work on innovative software for automotive industry. Telematics exposes the internal car ecosystem to the Internet: the car becomes an element of the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a new level of access to car’s functionalities and a platform to build additional features in areas such as safety, security, comfort.
 
What You Will Do

  • Analyze customer requirements allocated to software and map them to new or existing software architectures.
  • Evaluate and document the software architecture and present it to internal management, sales representatives, and at customer meetings.
  • Manage the implementation of the software architecture with local and remote development teams.
  • Ensure alignment with the strategic goal of platformization of software components.
  • Perform technical analysis and assessment of customer requirements (RFC, RFI, RFQ).
  • Resolve inconsistencies in unclear technical requirements through direct communication with the customer.
  • Consider Harman processes, Automotive SPICE, and functional safety requirements.
  • Review HDD and DDD and verify them against product features, ensuring requirements traceability.
  • Act as the main contact person internally and towards the customer for evaluation of new concepts.
  • Provide impact analysis for design changes and accurate estimates for time and cost of customer-specific requirements.
  • Develop and test software components (white-box testing) based on design documentation.
  • Analyze malfunctions regarding response time, stability, robustness of components, and overall system behavior.
  • Identify and predict root causes of reported system issues.
  • Act as a technical expert and consultant for the assigned area, advising customers on best practices.
  • Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and in-car software development processes.
  • Monitor development status and software quality through design and code reviews.
  • Perform bug fixing and maintenance tasks for delivered software components.
     

 What You Need to Be Successful

  • At least 4+ years of experience as a software developer
  • Automotive experience 
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or other relevant (IT connected) specializations
  • Good knowledge of C++
  • Linux expertise
  • Experience in developing embedded applications
  • Good knowledge about cryptographic algorithms
  • Good knowledge about memory-protection techniques
  • Experience with OpenSSL, TLS
  • Experience with SomeIP, CAPI, DBus, TCP, UDP protocols
  • Software Update
  • System Functions (Diagnostics, DTCs)
  • AUTOSAR expertise (software components, RTE, BSW)
  • Knowledge in inter-process communication, threading, socket communication
  • Working knowledge of software development processes
  • Debug/Remote debug usinf software or hardware debuggers
  • Working knowledge of embedded operating systems
  • Design processes or components (HDD,CDD)
  • Define and create unit tests
  • Good English skills in spoken and written English
     

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
  • “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.