HARMAN International · 4 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expHARMAN International is a global team dedicated to transforming technology and enhancing consumer experiences through superior sound. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the development of audio, video, and control products, requiring deep technical expertise in systems architecture and cross-domain coordination. The role involves managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, and driving innovation within engineering.
AudioConsumerConsumer ElectronicsDSPElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop system requirements, architecture, and design for audio, video, and control products in the professional A/V market
Maintain a deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and industry best practices
Participate in product development from inception to mass production
Coordinate work between all functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products to the market
Participate in the planning and execution of a long-term roadmap for Harman Pro's product lines
Participate in research projects for proof-of-concept implementation of new technologies and ideas
Drive innovation and technology adoption within engineering
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams to support strategic objectives
Mentor junior engineers to develop a high-performing engineering team
Collaborate with product and project managers to align project objectives with business objectives
Collaborate across functional teams to lead design and architecture decisions for projects
Identify and mitigate potential project risks and challenges
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations
Collaborate effectively with 3rd party vendors and partners
Qualification
Required
BS in engineering or related field
8+ years of relevant engineering experience on embedded platforms and products
3+ years of experience leading engineering team(s) as project technical lead or manager
Experience in a wide range of embedded product development from small microprocessors to large multi-core processors
Quickly assess situations, identify root causes, and determine required resources to effectively resolve
Strong knowledge of core networking technologies
Experience with requirements management and traceability
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical associates
Preferred
Cisco CCNA (CCNP or higher preferred)
In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as LAN, WAN, firewalls, routers, and switches
Comprehensive understanding of network services and protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLAN
Experience with Multicast protocol to include IPGMPv2, IGMPv3, PIM, MSDP
Experience with security protocols such as TLS/SSL, IPsec, RADIUS, 802.1x
Experience with audio, video, and control products in the Pro A/V market
Fluency in multiple programming and scripting languages
Experience working hands-on with hardware and troubleshooting problems
Experience working with embedded Linux-based and RTOS-based products
Experience with web servers including front-end and back-end technologies
Experience working in a global matrixed organization
Experience with video technologies
Experience with audio signal processing
Fluency with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket)
Benefits
Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Company
HARMAN International
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-14Acquired
1986-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Darrin Shewchuk
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Christian Sobottka
President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN International
Recent News
2026-01-16
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