Software Engineer - Kotlin Automation

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.

Job Description

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 seeking a highly motivatedAutomation Developer with 3–6 years of experience in software development and test automation. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills inKotlin/Java and Python, experience withAndroid Automotive OS (AAOS) or Android platforms, and hands-on expertise inCI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.

The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions forautomotive infotainment and navigation systems, ensuring high product quality, robustness, and efficient testing processes.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintainautomation frameworks and test tools for Android / AAOS-based systems
• Develop and enhanceautomation scripts usingKotlin / Java and Python
• Automatefunctional, integration, and regression test scenarios
• Integrate automated test execution withCI/CD pipelines usingJenkins and GitHub
• Collaborate closely withdevelopment and QA teams to ensure automation readiness and feature testability
• Execute automated test suites andanalyze results to identify defects and quality gaps
• Maintain and improvetest infrastructure and automation coverage
• Debug issues usingAndroid debugging tools, logs, and system traces
• Participate incode reviews and automation design discussions
• Contribute to continuous improvement ofautomation processes and testing strategies

What You Need to Be Successful

Programming & Scripting

• Strong proficiency inKotlin or Java
• Good hands-on experience withPython scripting

Android / Automotive

• Experience withAndroid Automotive OS (AAOS) or Android-based systems
• Familiarity with Android development and debugging tools, including:
  • ADB
  • Android Studio
  • Logcat
  • Gradle

Automation & Testing

• Strong understanding ofsoftware testing fundamentals
• Experience withtest automation frameworks
• Exposure toUI automation tools such asAppium or UIAutomator
• Knowledge oftest case design techniques

CI/CD & DevOps

• Hands-on experience withCI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of:
  • GitHub
  • Jenkins
• Familiarity withautomated build and test pipelines

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience withAAOS test frameworks such asTradeFed or CATBox
• Experience working inLinux environments
• Knowledge ofvehicle-level testing orHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups
• Exposure toAI-based testing or advanced automation techniques
• Prior experience withautomotive infotainment or navigation systems

What Makes You Eligible

• 3–6 years of relevant experience inautomation development and testing
• Strong foundation inprogramming, automation, and Android-based systems
• Experience working inAgile / Scrum development environments
• Stronganalytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proactive mindset with a focus onquality, automation efficiency, and continuous improvement

What We Offer

- Work from Office environment with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite Five days a week. 

 - 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

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.