Software Engineer - Embedded C++ (Camera)

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

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

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer specializing in camera subsystem bring up and driver development. You will be responsible for enabling camera pipelines on next-generation platforms, working closely with hardware, system, and application teams.

What You Will Do

• Develop, debug, and optimize camera sensor drivers (MIPI CSI-2, I2C/SPI configuration) on Linux/RTOS-based platforms.

• Bring up serializer/deserializer (SerDes) chipsets (e.g., TI UB953/UB954/UB960, Maxim MAX96712/MAX9295) for long-reach camera links.

• Integrate and validate image sensor modules (e.g., OnSemi AR0xxx, Sony IMX series, OmniVision) including ISP tuning coordination.

• Work with V4L2/Media Controller frameworks and platform-specific camera subsystems.

• Collaborate with hardware teams on schematic reviews, signal integrity analysis, and board bring up.

• Debug low-level issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD tools.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

• hands-on experience with camera driver development on embedded Linux or RTOS platforms

• Strong expertise in SerDes (serializer/deserializer) bring up — FPD-Link III/IV, GMSL1/GMSL2, or similar protocols

• Proven experience bringing up MIPI CSI-2 camera sensors end-to-end (device tree, driver, streaming validation)

• Proficiency in C programming for kernel/driver-level development

• Familiarity with Linux kernel subsystems: V4L2, Media Controller, I2C, SPI, GPIO, DMA

• Ability to read and interpret datasheets, register maps, and hardware schematics.

• Experience with debugging tools: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG.

• Experience with Ethernet PHY bringup (e.g., Marvell 88Q2112, Broadcom BCM89xxx, TI DP83xxx) and MDIO interface configuration.

• Hands-on work with Ethernet switch driver development (e.g., Marvell 88E6xxx, NXP SJA1105, Memory-mapped or DSA-based drivers)

• Understanding of RGMII, SGMII, 100BASE-T1/1000BASE-T1 automotive Ethernet standards

Bonus Points if You Have

• Familiarity with networking fundamentals: TCP/IP stack, socket programming, network namespaces, bridging, VLANs

• Exposure to network tools and diagnostics: ethtool, tcpdump, ip, iperf

• Experience with automotive-grade SoCs  

• Familiarity with Yocto/Buildroot-based BSP development

• Prior work in ADAS, surround-view, or autonomous driving camera systems

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for embedded builds and automated hardware testing

• Systematic debugging mindset — ability to isolate hardware vs. software issues

• Comfort working at the boundary of hardware and software

• Clear documentation and communication across cross-functional teams

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel

• Be willing to work in various India locations

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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

• “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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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.