Principal Architect - Autosar ETH Switch

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

We are looking for an experienced AUTOSAR Ethernet Switch Architect to be part of the Ethernet Switch Product Development team at MBRDI.

In this role, you will drive architecture, integration, and design decisions for ETH Switch ECUs, contributing directly to platform-level innovations and the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MBOS). You will work across multiple feature verticals to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality automotive networking solutions.

What You Will Do

• Participate in ETH Switch ECU integration and architecture discussions, providing technical recommendations
• Act as ETH Switch Architect within the platform team, driving design decisions across multiple domains
• Contribute to the strategic direction of platform components, supporting MBOS initiatives
• Understand ETH Switch requirements and provide technical guidance to ECU development teams
• Orchestrate design alignment across feature verticals to ensure robustness and scalability
• Lead complex issue analysis and resolution, working across cross-functional teams
• Drive AUTOSAR Ethernet stack integration and optimization
• Support debugging, prototyping, and experimentation on large-scale embedded systems
• Ensure adherence to AUTOSAR practices, architecture standards, and methodologies

What You Need to Be Successful

• 9–12 years of experience in AUTOSAR-based embedded systems and automotive networking
• Strong expertise in AUTOSAR architecture and module interactions
• Hands-on experience in AUTOSAR ETH Switch stack integration, including:
  • Communication stack configuration (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet) [Autosar JD | Word]
• Strong programming and scripting skills in:
  • Embedded C
  • CAPL scripting
• Strong experience with:
  • CANoe and Vector toolchain
• Deep understanding of communication protocols:
  • CAN, LIN, FlexRay
  • Automotive Ethernet
• Strong experience working with:
  • Microcontrollers
  • Large codebases (debugging, prototyping, performance analysis)
• Proven expertise in:
  • Embedded system debugging
  • Design problem-solving and system optimization

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with multiple AUTOSAR vendor stacks (Vector, Elektrobit)
• Exposure to Marvell Ethernet Switch or similar platforms [Autosar JD | Word]
• Knowledge of ASPICE processes and automotive development lifecycle
• Experience working in cross-geography / supplier-driven environments

What Makes You Eligible

• BE / B.Tech in:
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, self-driven, and ownership mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

- Collaborative and dynamic work environment

- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools

- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant

- Chance to work with a renowned German OEM

- You are expected to work all 5 days in a week in office

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.