Principal Engineer - SW Build & Release

Description & Requirements

Project: TCU for a German OEM Area: Automotive Embedded Software / Telematics

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced SW Build, Integration & Release Engineer to support a TCU project.

The role is responsible for maintaining the CI/CD and build environment, integrating SW components from multiple development sources, and preparing traceable SW release packages for verification and delivery.

The engineer will work closely with the SW Program/Release Lead, Software Architect, Functional Owners, Development and SW Integration Test teams.

What You Will Do

SW Build & CI/CD

• Maintain and operate project-specific SW build environments.
• Develop and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
• Execute regular, integration and release builds.
• Troubleshoot build and pipeline failures.
• Maintain build scripts, configurations and dependencies.
• Support multiple SW configurations/variants.
• Ensure builds are reproducible from defined source and configuration baselines.
• Support automation of build, integration, packaging and basic verification activities.

SW Integration

• Integrate SW components and binaries from different development teams.
• Integrate HARMAN-owned IOC/WUC software with externally delivered SW packages.
• Manage SW dependencies and compatibility between components.
• Resolve integration issues together with Architects, FOs and developers.
• Maintain clear traceability of component versions within each integrated SW baseline.
• Coordinate integration of V2X release inputs provided by BU Connectivity.

Release Package Preparation

• Prepare SW release candidates and official release packages.
• Generate required binaries, artifacts, containers and packages.
• Maintain release manifests and component-version information.
• Ensure correct baseline, configuration and SW versions are included.
• Manage and publish release artifacts in the project artifact repository.
• Support SW signing/package-generation processes where applicable.
• Perform basic release-package sanity/smoke checks before handover to verification.
• Support investigation of release/build-related issues.

Required Experience & Skills

Must Have

• Strong hands-on experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with embedded C/C++ software build environments
• Git/Gerrit or comparable source-control systems
• Build scripting and automation
• Linux and Shell/Python scripting
• SW integration and dependency management
• Build and integration troubleshooting
• Configuration/baseline management
• SW release and package preparation
• Artifact repository experience

Preferred Automotive Experience

• Automotive ECU/TCU software development
• Classic AUTOSAR
• AUTOSAR BSW/RTE integration
• CAN/Ethernet communication
• Diagnostics and SW flashing/update concepts
• Multi-variant embedded SW builds
• Vector development environment

Preferred Tool Experience

• Jenkins
• Git / Gerrit
• Artifactory or similar artifact repository
• Vector DaVinci
• CANoe
• Embedded compiler/debug toolchains
• Docker/container-based build environments
• ODIS/DoIP exposure is advantageous

What You Need

• Around 5+ years of experience in embedded SW build, integration, DevOps or release engineering.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Able to work across development, architecture, testing and release teams.
• Comfortable handling software coming from multiple internal and external sources.
• Automotive embedded/telematics experience strongly preferred.

What is Nice to Have

• Automotive ECU/TCU software development exposure
• Classic AUTOSAR, including BSW/RTE integration
• CAN and Ethernet communication stacks experience
• Diagnostics, flashing, and OTA update concepts
• Multi-variant embedded software build experience
• Vector toolchain familiarity (DaVinci, CANoe)
• Docker/containerized build environments for reproducible builds
• Artifactory (or similar) advanced usage and governance
• Embedded compiler/debug toolchains (e.g., GCC/Clang, ARM, Lauterbach)
• ODIS/DoIP exposure and/or V2X domain familiarity

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant
• Work from Office environment with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite Five days a week.

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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