Advanced C++ Technical Lead

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 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 everyday.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

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 an Advanced C++ Technical Lead, you will play a key role in shaping advanced AI-powered in-vehicle driver and cabin monitoring products that combine machine learning, computer vision, and high-performance embedded software.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will drive architecture and implementation decisions while staying close to the code. You will work with cutting-edge hardware platforms and help guide the team toward scalable, robust, and safety-aware software solutions. In this role, you will report to the Software Group Manager.

What You Will Do

• Lead the C++ software implementation for advanced embedded hardware platforms and HW-accelerator-based environments.
• Drive the technical execution of complex computer vision and ML-based systems for driver and cabin monitoring applications.
• Partnering closely with the group’s architect, advising on architecture and serving as delegate architect when needed.
• Act as the primary technical authority for software architecture, design decisions, and implementation quality.
• Mentor engineers across the team and elevate software engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with algorithm, system, and product teams to deliver high-performance, scalable, and reliable solutions.
• Advance the team’s adoption of AI-assisted development tools and agent-based engineering workflows.
• Optimize software performance for real-time and resource-constrained embedded environments.
• Support safety-aware development processes aligned with automotive industry standards and practices.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience developing reliable C++ software for embedded, real-time, and performance-sensitive systems.
• Proven experience serving as a Technical Lead, Software Architect, or senior hands-on technical authority.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ development, software architecture, multithreading, and system optimization.
• Demonstrable experience solving complex technical challenges in large-scale software systems.
• Strong ability to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive engineering excellence across teams.
• Experience developing software for Linux-based embedded environments.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with computer vision, AI, or ML-based products, including advanced algorithms, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with automotive software standards and development processes including ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• Experience working with NVIDIA CUDA, TensorRT, Qualcomm AI frameworks, or hardware accelerators.
• Experience integrating software with GPU, NPU, TPU, or similar acceleration technologies.
• Knowledge of driver monitoring systems (DMS), occupant monitoring systems (OMS), or automotive safety products.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional engineering organizations.

What Makes You Eligible

• Ideally, you live within commuting distance of Hod Hasharon, Israel, as this is a hybrid role requiring onsite collaboration several days per week.
• You are comfortable working in a global environment with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
• You understand that flexibility in working hours may occasionally be required to support global collaboration.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a hybrid work model.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (e.g. JBL).
• Extensive training opportunities through 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.