Principal DevOps Engineer (CICD, Build & Automation, Yocto)

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats 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

At HARMAN we recognize that effective collaboration and adaptability are critical elements in delivering value to our customers.

As a Principal DevOps Engineer you will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for DevOps and CI/CD practices across the organization. You will define strategy drive innovation and ensure best-in-class automation scalability and reliability of our build ecosystem.

You will influence architecture decisions mentor engineers and elevate DevOps maturity across teams.

What You Will Do

• Define and implement best-in-class CI/CD strategies and standards
• Architect scalable build and automation systems
• Lead design and evolution of CI/CD infrastructure (on-prem cloud)
• Drive adoption of automation containerization and orchestration
• Oversee Jenkins/GitHub Actions ecosystem and pipeline standardization
• Guide implementation of Yocto-based systems and embedded pipelines
• Establish metrics monitoring and performance optimization strategies
• Solve highly complex integration and infrastructure challenges
• Mentor engineers and act as escalation point for critical issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align DevOps practices with business goals
• Leverage AI-assisted tools strategically to improve engineering productivity and workflows

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors/ Masters degree in computer science or related field
• 10 years of experience in DevOps / CI/CD
• Deep expertise in CI/CD systems automation and infrastructure
• Strong experience with Linux Yocto and embedded systems
• Advanced knowledge of containerization (Docker Kubernetes)
• Expert-level scripting skills (Python Bash Groovy)
• Proven ability to design scalable and maintainable systems
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience defining DevOps strategy at organizational level
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems
• Knowledge of additional SCM tools (Bitbucket Perforce)
• Knowledge of FOSS
• Fluent English skills and exceptional communication abilities.

What Makes You Eligible

• Intrinsically motivated achievement-oriented and deeply passionate about technology.
• Quickly grasp concepts and adept at structured reasoning.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Fast learner able to synthesize large amounts of information accurately.
• Demonstrate robust critical thinking and adept problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• 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

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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.