General information
Location:
Ariake - Tokyo, Japan
Additional Location:
Nagoya - Aichi, Japan - Chome
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T3
Job ID:
R-50338-2025
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Description & Requirements
About the Role
At HARMAN, we’re not just building software—we’re shaping the future of mobility. As a Software Project Engineer in our Connectivity team, you’ll lead the development of cutting-edge telematics solutions that transform vehicles into intelligent, connected platforms. From 5G to V2X, your work will power the next generation of automotive innovation.
In this role, you’ll serve as the technical lead and customer-facing representative for software development in key telematics domains. You’ll collaborate with global teams to define, develop, and deliver embedded software that meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.
This position is also a strategic steppingstone toward a future Functional Owner role, where you will be expected to take full ownership of software domains and lead cross-functional project execution from concept to launch.
What You Will Do
- Act as the primary technical interface for customers (JOEMs), representing the software domain team
- Lead software development and integration for new product development projects
- Translate customer and system-level requirements into detailed technical specifications
- Ensure traceability and alignment between system, technical, and customer requirements
- Create and present system and technical requirement proposals for internal and external stakeholders
- Lead DFMEA/DRBFM creation and reviews with global teams and customers
- Estimate development efforts and align features with project milestones
- Track and manage the full software development lifecycle (V-Model)
- Coordinate with software project leaders to ensure successful execution
- Demonstrate leadership and ownership capabilities with the goal of evolving into a Functional Owner role, driving end-to-end responsibility for software domains in future projects
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of experience in embedded software development (C/C++)
- 3+ years of experience leading global development teams
- Strong knowledge of inter-process communication, threading, and socket programming
- Proficiency in embedded operating systems and debugging tools (e.g., GDB)
- Fluent in Japanese and business-level English
What is Nice to Have
- Experience in automotive software development
- Understanding of TCP/IP protocols and secure coding practices
- Familiarity with UML, Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe), and Automotive SPICE® (especially SWE.2)
- Knowledge in any of the automotive standards like ISO24089, ISO26262, and ISO21434
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel.
What We Offer
- We offer an authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
- You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
- Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
- We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
- We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.
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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!
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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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