Principal System Engineer, ADAS-Cockpit AI

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 

You are a passionate AI professional, who is enthusiastic about automotive electronics and wants to define future cross-domain systems and in-cabin user experience

As Principal ADAS-Cockpit AI System Engineer within the ADAS LAB, you are an expert on LLM, VLM and agentic AI, and you have a proficient understanding of relevant neighboring domains. In our ADAS Lab, you will lead the design and implementation of ADAS-Cockpit cross-domain technical solutions, as well as design, develop, and maintain high-performance Agent frameworks and services that bridge ADAS systems and cockpit AI. 

What You Will Do 

• Design and implement cross‑domain solutions connecting ADAS and intelligent cockpit systems 

• Build Agent / multi‑Agent frameworks for intelligent driving interaction and orchestration 

• Abstract ADAS capabilities (NOA, parking, driving states) into agents, skills and tools 

• Enable multimodal and AI‑driven interaction for intelligent driving features 

• Collaborate closely with ADAS, cockpit, system, and product teams to deliver production‑ready solutions  

What You Need to Be Successful 

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related fields

• 5+ years of experience in ADAS, AI systems, or cockpit development

• Solid understanding of ADAS architectures and the latest system trends

• Hands-on experience with AI Agents, Model deployment, LLM workflows, or multi-Agent systems

• Understanding model supervised fine-tuning, LoRA

• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python for system integration and AI prototyping

• Proficiency in AI frameworks, such as PyTorch, ONNX

• Experience with automotive embedded platforms (e.g. Domain or central compute units based on SoCs from Qualcomm, Nvidia, Renesas, etc.)

Bonus Points if You Have  

• Strong system-level thinking: able to work across software, AI, HMI, and vehicle systems

• Experience with Vision Language, Multimodal AI models or World Models in automotive or robotics contexts

• Experience with cross-domain integration involving ADAS and cockpit / IVI systems

• Experience with reinforcement learning

• Familiarity with driver interaction design, explainable AI, or human‑machine interaction

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to multidisciplinary teams

• Experience working with Tier‑1s, OEMs, or automotive AI suppliers is highly preferred

• Experience in PoC, demo vehicles, or innovation projects

What Makes You Eligible 

• Fluent in English 

• Willingness to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel

• Willingness to work in a diverse, international, and continuously improving environment

• Be willing to work in an office or home office in Shanghai

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment 

What We Offer  

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week 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 

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria 

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program 

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development