Advanced Engineer-AI/ML

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 high-impact AI/ML Engineer with up to 5-7 years of experience to build next-generation Automotive AI systems, aligned with HARMAN AES’s vision of agentic, cross-domain automotive intelligence.

This role focuses on developing and deploying SLMs (Small Language Models), VLA/VLM models, and AI orchestration layers across edge and cloud environments, enabling intelligent cockpit, ADAS, and connected vehicle experiences.

What You Will Do

1. AI/ML Model Development, Domain Specific Finetuning & Deployment

• Develop and optimize SLMs (Small Language Models) for:
  • In-vehicle conversational AI
  • Context-aware reasoning and intent handling
• Deploy model on Edge Device (CPU, NPU, GPU)
• Work with VLM/VLA models for:
  • Scene understanding, multi-modal perception, and interaction
• Implement edge + cloud AI pipelines for real-time inference and hybrid execution

2. Agentic AI & Orchestration Systems

• Develop AI orchestration layers:
  • Intent routing and tool routing
  • Policy engines, scheduling, and coordination
  • Cross-domain context management

3. Multi-Modal & Cross-Domain Intelligence

• Build systems integrating:
  • Voice (ASR, TTS, NLU)
  • Visual perception (VLM/VLA)
  • Sensor fusion signals
• Enable cross-domain intelligence across cockpit, ADAS, and connected services

4. Data, MLOps

• Design ML pipelines and MLOps workflows:
  • Model training, evaluation, deployment, monitoring
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Safety, cybersecurity, and automotive standards

5. Collaboration & Engineering Integration

• Work with:
  • Embedded software teams
  • Cloud/data engineering teams
  • HMI and system integration teams
• Contribute to end-to-end automotive AI platforms and solutions

Bonus Points if You Have

• Automotive domain exposure (ADAS, cockpit, connectivity)
• Speech AI (ASR, TTS, conversational systems)
• Knowledge of:
  • AUTOSAR / embedded systems
  • Vehicle data platforms
• Experience with:
  • Simulation environments
  • Digital twin / validation platforms
• Seamless integration of in-vehicle AI solutions
• End-to-end AI engine development on edge devices leveraging NPU, CPU, and GPU capabilities
• AI/ML model inference on edge devices using C++ APIs or NNAPI for optimized performance

What Makes You Eligible

Core AI/ML

• Strong experience in:
  • Deep learning, NLP, and computer vision
  • LLM/SLM fine-tuning and optimization
• Exposure to VLM/VLA or multi-modal AI models

Agentic AI & Orchestration

• Hands-on experience with:
  • AI agents / tool-using LLMs
  • Orchestration frameworks (LangChain, Langgraph/Autogent/Semantic Kernel, custom pipelines)
  • MCP Servers

Edge + Cloud AI

• Experience deploying models on:
  • Embedded / edge platforms
  • Cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Programming & Frameworks

• Python (mandatory), C++ (preferred)
• PyTorch / TensorFlow
• API-based AI integration

MLOps & Data

• Experience with:
  • Model lifecycle management
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Data pipelines

What We Offer

• 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