Advanced C++ Technical Lead

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

As an Advanced C Technical Lead you will play a key role in shaping advanced AI-powered in-vehicle driver and cabin monitoring products that combine machine learning computer vision and high-performance embedded software.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will drive architecture and implementation decisions while staying close to the code. You will work with cutting-edge hardware platforms and help guide the team toward scalable robust and safety-aware software this role you will report to the Software Group Manager.

What You Will Do

• Lead the C software implementation for advanced embedded hardware platforms and HW-accelerator-based environments.
• Drive the technical execution of complex computer vision and ML-based systems for driver and cabin monitoring applications.
• Partnering closely with the groups architect advising on architecture and serving as delegate architect when needed.
• Act as the primary technical authority for software architecture design decisions and implementation quality.
• Mentor engineers across the team and elevate software engineering best practices code quality and technical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with algorithm system and product teams to deliver high-performance scalable and reliable solutions.
• Advance the teams adoption of AI-assisted development tools and agent-based engineering workflows.
• Optimize software performance for real-time and resource-constrained embedded environments.
• Support safety-aware development processes aligned with automotive industry standards and practices.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of professional experience developing reliable C software for embedded real-time and performance-sensitive systems.
• Proven experience serving as a Technical Lead Software Architect or senior hands-on technical authority.
• Strong expertise in modern C development software architecture multithreading and system optimization.
• Demonstrable experience solving complex technical challenges in large-scale software systems.
• Strong ability to influence technical direction mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence across teams.
• Experience developing software for Linux-based embedded environments.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with computer vision AI or ML-based products including advanced algorithms optimization and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with automotive software standards and development processes including ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• Experience working with NVIDIA CUDA TensorRT Qualcomm AI frameworks or hardware accelerators.
• Experience integrating software with GPU NPU TPU or similar acceleration technologies.
• Knowledge of driver monitoring systems (DMS) occupant monitoring systems (OMS) or automotive safety products.
• Experience working in global cross-functional engineering organizations.

What Makes You Eligible

• Ideally you live within commuting distance of Hod Hasharon Israel as this is a hybrid role requiring onsite collaboration several days per week.
• You are comfortable working in a global environment with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
• You understand that flexibility in working hours may occasionally be required to support global collaboration.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a hybrid work model.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (e.g. JBL).
• Extensive training opportunities through HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• 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.