Embedded Software Functional Owner

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 HARMANAs 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.A Career at HARMAN

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 Functional Owner of BIOS, you will coordinate the technical and process-related activities belonging to the design, development and integration of the embedded hardware bring up platform (BIOS) supporting our Automotive Intelligent Cockpit projects and products.

You will serve as the primary interface between the BIOS team and all other internal and external stakeholders such as HW Development, Qualification, Software and Architecture - ensuring that the BIOS requirements and deliveries flow seamlessly between all domains.

This role emphasizes coordination, requirement traceability, and process discipline, helping the team stay aligned, compliant, and efficient. You will report directly to the BIOS Engineering Manager and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment where hardware and software innovation meet.

What You Will Do

• Act as the interface between BIOS technical experts and other stakeholders (Hardware, Qualification, Software, Manufacturing) aligning requirements, timelines, priorities, and changes related to the BIOS domain across the organization.
• Drive and support the introduction and usage of HARMAN Standard Tools and processes like (DNG/ALM/ELVIS) within the BIOS-Team.
• Provide regular reporting on BIOS product maturity, open items, and risk status to the Hardware PL, Software PL, and Project Management.
• Coordinate BIOS-related activities across domains, ensuring requirements and deliveries are clearly communicated, traceable, and technically correct.
• Maintain clear documentation and requirement linkage to ensure visibility and traceability throughout the BIOS lifecycle.
• Create, manage and monitor BIOS tickets, dashboards, and maturity reports, ensuring timely responses and transparency.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of BIOS development workflows, ensuring alignment with ASPICE and SAFe frameworks.
• Represent the BIOS function in internal and external (customer-facing) technical reviews, ensuring a consistent and professional technical image of the team.
• Support effort estimation for BIOS activities during RFI/RFQ phases of new projects.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Automation, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems (preferably in automotive or other safety-critical domains).
• Solid understanding of both hardware and software, including schematics, system bring-up and manufacturing.
• Proven ability to interpret and evaluate requirements, balancing technical feasibility and project needs.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS Next Generation, JIRA, Confluence, ALM, Elvis) and good knowledge of traceability and process workflows.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination with Hardware Development, Hardware Qualification, Manufacturing and Software Development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to represent the BIOS domain both technically and process-wise.
• Structured, proactive, and calm under pressure; able to navigate ambiguity and maintain clarity across teams.
• Fluent in English.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with automotive MCUs such as Renesas RH850, NXP S32K, or Infineon TriCore.
• Experience with SoC development, BSP, supplier management.
• Experience with hardware development process.

What Makes You Eligible

• Ideally you live in or near Bucharest or are willing to relocate.
• This is a hybrid role, expecting office presence of minimum 5days per month, as required by manager and/or project phase.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment

• 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

• "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 to race, 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.

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