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.

Creating the next software platforms to drive the automotive industry
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
We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to join our team and help build the core software platform powering Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).
You'll design and develop the software responsible for workload orchestration, software deployment, vehicle communication, and other core platform services running on Linux and embedded environments. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving challenging technical problems, and can independently drive solutions from design through production.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Design and implement core platform software for Software Defined Vehicles.
Build distributed software components responsible for orchestration, deployment, communication, and system management.
Design software solutions, not just implement predefined tasks.
Investigate complex technical problems and deliver robust, production-quality solutions.
Explore, evaluate, and integrate open-source technologies.
Work with modern engineering practices including Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews.
Use AI to accelerate research, system design, implementation, debugging, testing, and code understanding.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

Strong software engineering fundamentals.
2+ years of experience developing production software. Exceptional candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply.
Excellent programming skills in at least one modern programming language. Rust is a strong advantage.
Experience developing software on Linux.
Experience designing, debugging, and maintaining complex software systems.
Ability to quickly understand large codebases and become productive.
Ability to independently design software components and make sound technical decisions.
Familiarity with distributed systems, networking, asynchronous programming, concurrency, or similar systems-level concepts.
Experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern software engineering practices.
Strong technical curiosity and the ability to learn independently.
Proficiency with modern AI-assisted software development. You should be comfortable using LLMs, AI agents, and AI-powered development tools throughout the software development lifecycle to accelerate research, design, implementation, debugging, testing, and code understanding.
Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated solutions, validate their correctness, and maintain full ownership of technical decisions.

This Role Is Probably For You If:
You enjoy understanding how complex systems work under the hood.
You like solving difficult engineering problems with minimal guidance.
You naturally take ownership and drive work independently.
You think about architecture, scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability—not just writing code.
You're comfortable learning unfamiliar technologies and becoming productive quickly.
AI is already an integral part of how you engineer software, helping you solve problems faster while maintaining high engineering standards.
If you're excited about building the software platform behind next-generation Software Defined Vehicles and solving challenging systems-level problems every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Things To Know

This role is based in Hod HaSharon, Israel and follows a hybrid schedule.
Successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of employment.

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.
Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.
Competitive wellness benefits.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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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!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].

You Belong Here

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.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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 attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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