Embedded Software Firmware Engineer in Hardware

Location:

Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania

Job Family:

Engineering

Worker Type Reference:

Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level:

T3

Job ID:

R

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 BIOS Engineer, you will play a key role in enabling new hardware designs by developing, integrating, and debugging low-level software components. You will contribute to the design and development of an integrated embedded hardware verification platform (BIOS) that supports Automotive Intelligent Cockpit projects and products.

This position will leverage your expertise in embedded systems and hardware, working closely with hardware, validation, and production teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle to ensure functionality, reliability, and seamless bring-up.

You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment where hardware and software innovation meet.

What You Will Do

• Provide early hardware bring-up support for new projects by developing and maintaining software tools used to verify hardware functionality.
• Perform board bring-up activities for new designs, including clock configuration, memory initialization, peripheral validation, and power sequencing.
• Develop and maintain low-level drivers, bootloaders, and BSP components (e.g., UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Collaborate with the hardware team during schematic design and prototyping to ensure design-for-bring-up best practices.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a shared BIOS platform layer to accelerate future development.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab tools to diagnose and resolve communication and timing issues.
• Develop or enhance automated test and flashing scripts to streamline bring-up workflows.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Automation, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in C/C++ programming on Linux or embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture and peripheral interfaces.
• Proven experience with board bring-up and debugging hardware–software interactions.
• Knowledge of bootloaders, linker scripts, memory mapping, and startup code.
• Proficiency with embedded toolchains (e.g., GCC, IAR, GreenHills, Lauterbach, etc.).
• Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar lab tools.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a cross-functional, global team.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with automotive MCUs such as Renesas RH850, NXP S32K, or Infineon TriCore.
• Familiarity with Ethernet PHYs and interfaces (e.g., SGMII, RGMII, USXGMII).
• Basic scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR MCAL.
• Understanding of EMC, RF, or video interfaces (e.g., MIPI, LVDS).

What Makes You Eligible

• Ideally you live in or near Bucharest or are willing to relocate.
• This is a hybrid role but availability in the office is required at least once per week.
• Willingness to perform hands-on lab work during hardware bring-up and validation phases.

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

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today

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