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 looking for a Technical Lead to join HARMAN’s engineering team in Japan, working on software solutions for the next generation of software-defined vehicles—building on HARMAN’s proven leadership in Over-the-Air (OTA) vehicle software updates.
HARMAN’s OTA technology is trusted by leading automotive OEMs and already deployed across millions of vehicles worldwide.
You will combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership—guiding technical direction, mentoring engineers, and working closely with automotive customers in Japan and HARMAN’s global teams.
We welcome experienced engineers ready to take the next step into broader technical leadership.
Your Team
You will join a small, experienced engineering team in Japan, reporting to the Development Manager in Japan and working closely with HARMAN teams around the world.
Our small team means your contribution is visible and your ideas matter, while giving you access to the expertise and resources of HARMAN’s global organization. We value open communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
What You Will Do
- Lead the design and development of end-to-end automotive OTA solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
- Work with customers to understand and clarify technical requirements and collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver solutions.
- Stay hands-on—develop customer features, improve our products, build prototypes, and evaluate technical feasibility.
- Investigate complex technical issues and drive improvements in software quality and reliability.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring, and share knowledge with engineers, QA, and technical support teams.
- Improve engineering productivity through CI/CD, automated testing, AI-assisted development tools, and modern engineering practices.
- Support the integration and deployment of our solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
What You Need
- BSc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong hands-on Java experience, including design, development, review, and troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of C/C++, with the ability to understand, review, and debug code.
- Good understanding of Web/backend and Embedded systems and how they interact.
- Good understanding of software architecture, Linux, and networking.
- Experience leading technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and working directly with customers to translate requirements into solutions.
- Professional-level Japanese communication skills and English sufficient for global meetings, collaboration, and technical documentation.
Nice to Have
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus; candidates are not expected to match all:
- Experience with automotive software, OTA solutions, or software-defined vehicles.
- Deep development experience in either web/backend or embedded systems.
- Experience developing software for embedded Linux, Android, or QNX.
- Experience with backend and automated testing technologies such as Spring Boot, JUnit, or Cucumber.
- Experience with CI/CD, containerization, orchestration, or cloud platforms such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with additional web, scripting, or data technologies such as TypeScript, Node.js, Python, shell scripting, SQL, or Elasticsearch.
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 10%, 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!
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.