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HARMAN International

Produces audio systems, infotainment, enterprise automation

Director Automotive Modern Software Development

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
  • At least 15 years of related technical experience.
  • At least five years leading global teams in an automotive environment.
  • Hands-on expert knowledge and experience in software development with Linux, cloud platforms (Azure preferred), and infrastructure automation including Terraform, Docker Compose, GitOps, and shell scripting.
  • Deep understanding of automotive software development processes, including Continuous Delivery and virtual simulation.
  • Experience building and maintaining a team of highly qualified experts.
  • Experience defining, monitoring, and acting on key performance indicators to drive improvements.
  • Experience consulting with and advising a distributed, global, large-scale engineering organization.
  • Ability to articulate a vision and influence decision-making outcomes with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and customers.
  • Ability to drive the application of software engineering standards across multiple vertical engineering departments.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%, domestically and internationally.
  • Willingness to work in an office in Bangalore, India.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate industry operating model benchmarks and collaborate with SBU Engineering Excellence and technology leaders to define implementation roadmaps.
  • Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, and technology leaders skilled in cloud-based software design, development, simulation, and testing methods.
  • Challenge, motivate, support, and hold SBU product and project teams accountable for adopting new operating model initiatives, including processes, tools, and capabilities.
  • Partner with SBU engineering excellence, delivery, and domain leadership to define a shared enterprise-level software engineering strategy, test methodologies, and models, and drive full adoption and utilization by product and project engineering teams.
  • Drive results and track effectiveness using performance metrics, targets, and outlook to drive continuous improvements for Automotive Engineering.
  • Cultivate and develop engineering excellence concepts into mature processes, tools, and capabilities that are ready for implementation.
  • Collaborate with Automotive Services to leverage operating model initiatives to build software practices as a service.
  • Ensure the interests of engineering stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Digital Twin, Divisional Technology, Procurement, and Customer Groups, are represented in implementing enterprise engineering operating models.
  • Drive the Software Factory strategy and culture across HARMAN Automotive to continuously improve software engineering.
  • Transform the engineering organization into a cloud-based design, development, and test factory.
  • Work with SBU product and project teams to implement the Software Factory approach with a high degree of mastery and consistency.
  • Evaluate external industry best practices for modern software development and delivery of state-of-the-art technology products.
  • Lead and manage a team of eight direct reports.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience at a strategy consulting firm with automotive customers.
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, securing, and managing Kubernetes on the cloud at scale.

About the Company

HARMAN International

Produces audio systems, infotainment, enterprise automation

Harman International is a global leader in audio and connected technologies, serving automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. It designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of products, including audio systems, infotainment solutions, and enterprise automation. The company’s products work by integrating high-quality audio hardware with connected services and software—think car infotainment systems, premium home and portable audio, and enterprise automation tools—often featuring well-known brands such as JBL, Harman Kardon, and AKG. Harman competes by leveraging its diverse brand portfolio, global reach, and emphasis on smart experiences and seamless connectivity across devices and vehicles, along with substantial investment in research and development. Its goal is to remain a leading provider of audio and connected technology, delivering integrated solutions that enhance entertainment, connectivity, and productivity for consumers and businesses alike.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$8B
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
Founded
1980

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