Introduction: 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

The Director Audio Algorithms of the Audio Feature Technologies & Innovation organization is responsible for leading & developing a team of Audio Algorithm engineers who innovate with a result driven mindset class leading audio technologies that extend and strengthen the Automotive Car Audio technology portfolio.

In addition to a very good leadership, 15+ years’ deep experience in audio technology & innovation development he/she must be a passionate & culturally open individual in order to connect with teams & effectively build sustainable relationships.

Your Team

The direct reports include up to 15 Engineers in global locations that are experts in the audio algorithm & AI/ML development domain with a strong background in audio signal-processing.

What You Will Do

· Technology development & integration – Foster class leading algorithm technology development by considering both audio performance and footprint for later effective implementation on any amplifier, headunit or other processing platform. Provide a clear result driven direction to the team and traceability for development progress & achievement of milestones supported by project leads. The success of this role will also be assessed on the timeliness of delivery, the engineering efficiency and quality.

· Innovation – Drive innovation. Analyze competitive products and opportunities for differentiation.

He/she will also actively work on building cooperations with leading universities teaching in the Audio Algorithm, AI/ML and Acoustic domain. He/she will create with the team new IP that helps to protect our technologies & differentiate from competitors while also considering any legal implications

Developing & Leading a Team –Further develop, upskill and form a strong team of engineers & technologists who do innovation and technology development with expertise, passion and a result driven mindset. Attract, retain and motivate best in class talent. Promote and develop top talent by educating, openly sharing knowledge and coaching. Champion the cultural transformation and embracing Harman’s Super Powers.

· Documentation

This person delegates but finally owns & oversees the creation of strong & effective technical documentation that includes an efficient and easy understandable description of the algorithm design, implementation schemes & requirements.

· Develop Lasting and Winning Relationships – Build winning relationships with the relevant global Automotive teams and key stakeholders to ensure the technology development meets the expectations and gets acceptance from users.

· Business Acumen – Keep the ROI and technology value in mind when making decision for development approaches. Foster a value and result driven mindset for the whole team. Ability to manage near-term research costs/risks with long-term implementation of technology into later products

· Foster Team collaboration –Effectively communicate, motivate, coach and develop technical excellence. Get individuals, teams, and an entire organization to perform at a higher level and to embrace change; negotiate skillfully to achieve a fair outcome or promote a common cause; drive & communicate a compelling vision and be committed to what needs to be done; inspire others; be considerate and resolve conflict; understand what motivates different people. Lead as a global team player. Establish credibility & trust throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.

What You Need to Be Successful

· Academic background - PhD preferred; Master's Degree in computer science or at least 15 years+ of related progressive technology experience and accountability in a technology driven environment.

· Innovation - Well experienced in driving and developing class leading technologies – technical capability to guide strategically and lead resources. Extensive experience in research and development of digital (audio) signal processing algorithms. Expert knowledge in audio signal processing, in acoustics, psychoacoustics, acoustic benchmarking, sound quality, and related fields. Experience in professional SW engineering and Knowledge in AI/ML domain. Large experience working in the Automotive, Professional or Consumer Audio industry.

· Algorithm & SW development

He/she shall have very good experience in professional algorithm & SW development and must bring 12+ years hands on experience in Matlab or Python Programming. In addition, a very good architectural background in designing effective SW solutions is required to be able to guide algorithm architects effectively. Knowledge of C/C++ object-oriented programming of DSPs is a plus.

This lead shall also well understand methods to validate the development results against requirements (unit testing, code coverage; virtual testing).

Additionally Experience with the development & usage of audio SW applications is required.

· Leadership - This person should have a strong experience & background in leading & developing teams and Audio experts with a focus on innovation & technology. She/he must bring very good people leadership experience.

A considerate, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards. Excellent technical skills, analytical thinker with high creativity.

A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a strong leader and team player. A very good educator who is fostering sharing of information and serves as a mentor.

· Feature Development – very experienced in driving and leading technology and project execution – technical capability to guide strategically and manage resources. Experience with agile SW development

· Communication Skills - While this person is required to be very technically skilled, he/she must have the ability to promote and explain technology initiatives to business leaders outside of the technology organization and to external partners and customers.

Bonus Points if You Have

· Results-Driven: Having a very proactive, goal oriented & value driven approach to decision making. Result driven leader that fosters a result & product driven thinking considering the value & cost of each with the aim of high re-use of already developed technology building blocks. Fosters a very proactive and collaborative approach to troubleshooting and problem solving. Capable of leading multiple complex projects / initiatives simultaneously and executing them to completion.

· Team Player: Leading teams with clarity and accountability & having deep respect for colleagues. Proven leader & team player with very good communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with management and other levels of a global matrix organization.

Accepts and represents overall accountability.

Excels & fosters sharing of knowledge and best experience between the own team and other departments

· Change Orientation: Able to successfully initiate & drive change in a multi-dimensional Matrix organization.

Proven ambassador of change and relentless pursuit of results and excellence.

Drives organizational change through designed interventions to deliver overall business goals and cultural alignment.

Very familiar with an agile development process that allows dynamic but controlled adaptations to the development

· Customer & product focus: Providing very good service and quality to external and internal customer. Be engaged and visible.

Ensures technology teams keep a product driven technology development philosophy

What Makes You Eligible

· Willingness to travel 10%- 20% of the time

What We Offer

· Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

· 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

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

· An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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