C++ Engineer

Senior C++  Developer

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Position Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer C/C++ in Telematics team and you will have the opportunity to develop innovative software for automotive industry. Telematics exposes the internal car ecosystem to the Internet:  the car becomes an element of the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a new level of access to car’s functionalities and a platform to build additional features in areas such as safety, security, comfort. You will work with concepts like Telematics, 5G and V2X (vehicle-to-everything).

You will be our next colleague responsible for developing the software components within focus on Networking.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review Software specifications, Architecture and Design documents for the system
• Study and understand  customer and internal specifications;
• Develop component design document based on specifications and given SW architecture
• Develop software components (C++/Linux)
• Resolve inconsistencies in case of unclear technical requirements in the specification by direct communication with the responsible internal/external stackholder
• Perform functional testing of developed source code, participate in code review sessions
• Act according the SW development standards of the automotive industry, in-car applications and software development processes
• Provide root cause analysis for issues, fix these issues and verify effectiveness of given fixes for the software components delivered.
• Debug knowledge using gdb
• Find optimal solutions for specific requirements and propose solutions
• Breakdown complex tasks
• Understand and improve required KPIs
• Analyze existing embedded software to add features, make modifications, fix bugs, and/or port to different platforms.
• Specify and implement unit tests for developed SW units
• Test software designs and code at the unit and system level to ensure that all requirements are met and the highest software quality is achieved.
• Participate in internal and customer-driven design reviews throughout the program.
• Coordinates software development activities with software team leader.
• Identifies product requirement or performance issues. Works with software team leader to implement a resolution.
• Communicate with peers inside the Harman group to coordinate software development. This includes occasional travel for training or coordination with other groups.
• Works with the customer to further define requirements and to resolve issues in case of need.
• May direct the work of 1-2 other engineers
• Develop and offer visibility on risk assessment for critical fixes
• Drive the development of complex tasks

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or other relevant (IT connected) specializations
• At least 5+ years of experience as a software developer
• Solid knowledge of C++ proved by 5+ years of experience
• Linux expertise
• Experience in developing embedded applications
• Knowledge in inter-process communication, threading, socket communication
• Good English communication skills both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of software development processes
• Working knowledge of embedded operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Multi-process and Multithreading/synchronous programming
• Layer 3 protocol knowledge, IPSec, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv6, SomeIP, CommonAPI, DBUS, Firewall configuration
• WiFi handshakes
• TCP/IP, UDP, domain sockets knowledge
• Tcpdump and WireShark
• PHY and MAC configuration
• Bluetooth, USB connections
• Good understanding of linux environment,kernel
• Unix networking
• Automotive experience
• Experience with SomeIP, CAPI, TCP, UDP protocols.
• Unified Modeling Language Knowledge 
• Knowledge in agile software development methods (SCRUM, SAFe Agile)
• Knowledge in one of these areas is very appreciated: 
• Connectivity protocols (Ethernet,WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G/4G)
•  SW update (RedBend expertise)
•  System Functions (Diagnostics, DTCs)
•  Security (secure boot, TEE, DEV/Sec mode switch)
• Knowledge of how Linux Kernel works
• Coordinate resources if required

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Willingness to travel (0-20% of time) depending on the project necessities