Job Description

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

• As a Software Engineering Intern, you will support the development and improvement of software update and flashing tools used for programming, updating, and validating firmware on embedded devices.

• You will work closely with experienced engineers on tools that interface with electronic control units (ECUs), microcontrollers, and other embedded hardware during development and testing activities.

• This role offers hands-on exposure to embedded software, communication protocols, middleware libraries, and AI-enabled tooling, with strong mentoring and learning opportunities.

• This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate who wants to build technical skills in embedded systems, intelligent tools, and software engineering in an automotive environment.

What You Will Do

• Support the development and maintenance of software flashing tools for embedded devices

• Assist with firmware programming and validation activities across different hardware platforms

• Help investigate and troubleshoot flashing, bootloader, and communication issues with guidance from senior team members

• Contribute to tools that support interfaces such as CAN, Ethernet, USB, or UART

• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in debugging and testing activities

• Collaborate with the team to explore AI-enabled features that can improve development efficiency

• Learn about the strengths, limitations, and risks of AI systems in safety- and production-related environments

What You Need to Be Successful

• Final-year undergraduate student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field

• Basic programming knowledge in one or more of the following: C, C++, Python

• Basic understanding of Linux and software development fundamentals

• Interest in embedded systems and firmware/software interaction

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git

• Eagerness to learn, good problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset

Bonus Points if You Have

• Exposure to embedded systems through coursework, academic projects, or personal projects

• Basic familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, USB, or UART

• Basic understanding of flash memory, bootloaders, or debugging tools

• Exposure to Linux-based development

• Interest in AI/ML through coursework or personal projects

What Makes You Eligible

• Good English communication skills for a technical and collaborative environment

• Availability to work in a hybrid setup, both remotely and from the Bucharest office

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 torace, 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.