Principal DSP & System Validation Engineer, Car Audio

HARMAN International • Novi, MI

2d • $125,250 - $183,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal DSP & System Validation Engineer, you will be the technical authority for System Trust within a group that defines the future of technology for car audio. You will bring highly specialized expertise in DSP behavior, system architecture implications, and technical validation strategy. You will lead complex root-cause investigations, define validation methodologies, and influence architectural decisions to prevent integrity risks at scale. You will operate independently across Domain and Cross Brand initiatives and act as a mentor and technical escalation point within the team.

Requirements

• Deep expertise (10+ years) in DSP algorithms, audio processing systems, and embedded performance constraints
• Academic background with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sound Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Signal Processing or equivalent
• Extensive experience diagnosing complex technical issues across software and system layers
• Strong understanding of architectural trade-offs and scalability considerations
• Demonstrated ability to lead others in solving complex technical problems
• Experience influencing cross-disciplinary teams in technically challenging environments
• Ability to interpret business drivers while maintaining integrity standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing large-scale automated validation frameworks
• Background in real-time embedded or automotive systems
• Experience working in cross-brand or platform-based product organizations
• Exposure to psychoacoustic implications of system-level design decisions
• Experience mentoring or acting as technical lead in complex projects
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency in on site native language

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve System Trust validation methodologies and technical standards
• Lead resolution of complex, cross-domain DSP and system-level integrity issues
• Evaluate architectural decisions for potential performance and integrity risks
• Design scalable regression protection strategies and automation frameworks
• Interpret business and performance trade-offs while protecting non-negotiable integrity boundaries
• Mentor team members in advanced DSP validation techniques and analytical reasoning
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve systemic technical risks
• Act as technical authority during critical development and pre-release validation phases

Benefits

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal