High-Speed Hardware Engineer

High-Speed Hardware Engineer

General information

Location

Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania

Job Family: Engineering

Worker Type Reference: Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level: T3

Job ID: R-52265-2026

Description & Requirements

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

What You’ll Be Part Of

• The High-Speed Hardware engineer (SOC focus) is part of a global hardware specialist team responsible for developing complex cockpit domain controllers, infotainment systems, ADAS ECUs, and central compute units within Harman’s automotive platforms.
• This role focuses on the integration, development, validation, and debugging of processor-based hardware platforms with particular emphasis on high-speed interfaces and SoC connectivity for global projects.
• This role has no subordinates.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design and implement Multicore processors (SOC/SIP) within projects and products inside business unit Intelligent Cockpit, in alignment with Harman’s SOC roadmap and project scope
• Participate in processor integration activities, including memory, storage, networking, display and peripheral interfaces.
• Support development activities involving high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, UFS, USB, Ethernet, MIPI CSI/DSI, DisplayPort, HDMI, and LPDDR memory.
• Work closely with processor suppliers to clarify technical requirements and support project execution.
• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of customer requirements (RFQ) and BOM estimates
• Development, test and verification of analog/digital functional blocks (e.g. SOC/SIP, NOR-flash) within complex hardware architectures under consideration of quality, cost and suitability for series.
• Create and review schematics with focus on processor-related circuitry and high-speed interface implementation.
• System level schematic review and SOC/high-speed areas layout review.
• Test and analysis of application and driver software in infotainment computer systems with the aim to ensure correct functionality of software with dedicated hardware.
• Global cooperation with peer HW groups and other departments, such as Software, Mechanical, Quality, Manufacturing during the development process.
• Supporting Bring-up activities of new hardware projects with focus on HW topics.
• Maintenance support for legacy projects/platforms
• Creation of measurement reports and technical documentation.
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What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or appropriate graduation)
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Hardware development with focus on SOCs/processors or high-speed interfaces.
• Good knowledge of the requirements inside the automotive industry
• Good knowledge of tools for schematic/layout realization and simulation (e.g. Mentor XpeditionVX2.x, Graphics, SPICE) as well as Microsoft applications.
• Basic understanding of processor architectures and their interfaces in embedded designs
• Familiarity with: High-speed interfaces like UFS, PCIe Gen5, Multigigabit Ethernet, USB, …Video interfaces like MIPI-DSI/-CSI, DisplayPort, HDMILow-speed interfaces like O-/Q-SPI, SPI, CAN, Audio, UART
• Knowledge in Functional Safety appreciated.
• Good knowledge in spoken and written English
• Proactivity and good communication skills.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with hardware debugging and using lab tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers etc.
• Basic knowledge in command shell programming and shell debugging (e.g. routines to control hardware units under Harman operating system).
• Awareness of debug-interfaces like JTAG, Boundary-scan, Boot-mode configuration, …
• Familiar with engineering tools like TeamCenter, ALM, JIRA, Doors NextGen, …
• Structured, organized and result-oriented working style
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills for debugging, testing and optimization.
• Ability of work in global team (Romania, Germany, US, China)

Things To Know

• Availability to work flexibly and on-demand both from the office and remotely.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time) depending on project needs.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• 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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Pay Transparency

Lei 202,500 - Lei 297,000

The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.

Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.

Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.

Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

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