Principal Architect – Automotive Data Architecture Full Time NEW

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

As an Embedded Automotive Data Architect, you will design and lead the in-vehicle data collection architecture that enables continuous improvement and personalization of in-vehicle audio experiences, while ensuring a secure, privacy-preserving approach. You will partner closely with ML Engineers, Data Engineers, and Intelligent Cockpit engineers to define and roll out an end-to-end architecture that supports OTA delivery of edge AI/ML model updates, fully aligned with OEM specifications, constraints, and requirements. You will bridge collaboration with Intelligent Cockpit and Central Compute (HU/CCU) development teams to expand logging, telemetry, and communication mechanisms to capture and export audio system related interactions events and user preference data to enable continuous improvement of machine learning models and next-generation audio features.

What You Will Do

• Partner with Intelligent Cockpit and Central Compute (HU/CCU), Data Engineer and ML to design and roll out architecture for data collection and models updates.
• Identify HMI/UX interaction and communication messages in HU/CCU/Amplifier to reliably capture how users interact with audio features.
• Identify logging mechanisms and storage allocation on HU/CCU/Amplifier to store relevant audio system related interactions and user preferences.
• Define retention, compression, and resource budgeting (CPU/RAM/flash) for new messages and signals about audio features usage and user preferences
• Architect data upload mechanisms, both on board and by cellphone gateways, under real constraints: connectivity availability, restrictions, cost/bandwidth budgets, OEM policies, intermittent coverage, and offline-first behavior; implement batching, sampling, retry/acknowledgement for data Collection retrieval.
• Identify and establish secure OTA workflows to update ML models considering versioning, integrity checks, rollout and rollback strategies, and compatibility rules.
• Advise in-vehicle OS integration approach across HU/CCU platforms (Linux, Android Automotive, QNX, and other OEM stacks) about logging frameworks, networking messaging and UDS.
• Select and advise on vehicle networking messages (CAN / Automotive Ethernet, etc.) to safely consume necessary signals and create correlation with Audio systems events.
• Advise on privacy mechanisms including data minimization, anonymization, retention and deletion rules for data collection
• Advise on consent-aware data collection, retention and deletion strategies according to privacy standards and OEM practices.
• Partner with Data/ML/DSP teams to ensure the vehicle-side data architecture cleanly connects to cloud pipelines for training, evaluation, and continuous improvement of edge experiences.

What You Need To Be Successful

• 12+ years of experience in automotive embedded software or systems engineering, with architecture ownership in at least one of: Head Unit/Infotainment, Cockpit/Domain Controller, Telematics/Connectivity, or Vehicle Data/Diagnostics.
• Experience designing telemetry/logging systems under constrained compute/memory/storage, including reliability strategies (buffering, persistence, loss management).
• Experience with OTA update architectures (software/component delivery), including artifact versioning, signing/integrity, staged rollout, rollback, and compatibility management.
• Working knowledge of HU/CCU operating systems (Linux, Android Automotive, QNX, or similar), including debugging/log analysis, process/service design, and performance constraints.
• Solid knowledge of automotive networking and integration constraints: CAN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS and ODB-II and ability to collaborate with cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration and leadership skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders and standardize practices across teams.
• Strong structured mindset with the ability to design complex and robust systems while keeping optimal and clean architecture

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Computer Science (or closely related field).
• Experience with SDV and zonal vehicle architecture
• Experience with Android Automotive, QNX, embedded Linux distributions used in cockpit systems, or OEM-specific stacks.
• Familiarity with common automotive diagnostics patterns and tools (e.g., DTC workflows, log/trace pipelines).
• Background in infotainment/audio feature delivery, real-time constraints, or resource budgeting for DSP/SoC platforms.
• Exposure to cybersecurity and automotive standards contexts (e.g., ISO 21434) and/or process frameworks (ASPICE), even if not the owner.
• Understanding of privacy and security fundamentals for connected data systems (data minimization, consent, pseudonymization, encryption, secure communications)

What Makes You Eligible

• Advanced English communication skill, will be part of a Global team
• Willing to work in an office at Bangalore.

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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• 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.

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.

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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