Working Student Harman Research (m/f/d)

A Career at HARMAN

As 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 every day.

About the position:

You will support Harman Research in exploring, developing, and evaluating modern Artificial Intelligence solutions for automotive and lifestyle products. Harman Research provides access to a network of senior AI researchers who will mentor the student through structured guidance, regular feedback, and clearly defined learning objectives. The role focuses on learning-by-doing in a research-driven but highly applied environment.

Your team:

You will be part of a global research organization combining academic excellence with industrial impact, working closely with experts in Artificial Intelligence, software engineering, and product innovation.

What You Will Do:

• Support research and prototyping activities related to Artificial Intelligence and data analysis

• Investigate deployment strategies for Large Language Models in cloud-based and scalable environments

• Experiment with fine-tuning open-source language models such as Qwen, Gemma, LLaMA, …

• Design, modify and train traditional Neural Network models, such as CNN, GAN, etc

• Explore parameter-efficient adaptation and optimization techniques for foundation models

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of agent-based and graph-based language model workflows

• Analyze experimental results and document findings in a structured and reproducible manner

What You Need:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

• Solid programming skills in Python

• Basic knowledge of deep learning frameworks, preferably PyTorch

• Interest in Large Language Models, natural language processing, and applied AI research

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment concepts (e.g., Azure) is a plus

• Self-organized, proactive working style and curiosity to explore new topics independently

• Motivation to learn and grow rather than presenting a “perfect” or complete skill set as well as extensive industry experience

What we offer:

• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world

• Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters personal and professional growth

• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration

• Training on the job from experts and access to learning materials

• Above average payment

• High ownership and visibility for your ideas

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.