Principal AI Engineer (m/f/d)

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
• What You’ll Be Part Of

We are seeking a Principal AI Engineer with a strong background in building and deploying AI-driven solutions to join the Harman Automotive AI Lab.

In this role, you will steer the design, development, and operationalization of machine learning systems aimed at enhancing engineering workflows and operational efficiency across Harman Automotive.

As part of the AI Lab, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact business problems, architect scalable AI solutions, and integrate them into enterprise systems to drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost, and performance.

• How You’ll Make An Impact
• Collaborate with business, engineering, operations, and IT teams to define problem statements, gather requirements, and translate business needs into technical solution concepts.
• Actively contribute to the technical development and deployment of intelligent systems AI/ML projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business KPIs.
• Lead experimentation, validation, and continuous optimization to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and deliver clear, measurable improvements to engineering and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement by integrating feedback loops and performance tuning into deployed AI systems.
• Champion best practices in machine learning development, including reproducibility, version control, model governance, and ethical AI principles.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI/ML and apply them to solve complex, real-world challenges in engineering and operations.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• What Makes You A Strong Fit
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience designing, building, and deploying production‑grade ML and AI solutions, including end‑to‑end system integration.
• Proven experience delivering Generative AI solutions at scale, including deployment, and evaluation in real‑world settings.
• Deep understanding of Large Language Model (LLM) architectures, prompting strategies, and inference optimization.
• 4+ years of experience implementing AI/ML workloads on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), with strong knowledge of key services for compute, storage, orchestration, and model deployment.
• Proficiency in Python with strong software engineering skills, including object-oriented programming, test‑driven development (TDD), and clean code principles.
• Solid grasp of ML system design, including data pipelines, model lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and MLOps best practices.
• Ability to work across disciplines and lead technical conversations with data scientists, engineers, product managers, and operations teams.
• Things To Know
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel

What We Offer

• A technically ambitious role at the intersection of AI agents, software‑defined vehicles, personalization, and human‑vehicle interaction.
• A global, multi‑disciplinary environment across AI, cloud, embedded systems, UX, product, and automotive engineering.
• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in‑person collaboration, with most office‑based roles onsite three days a week.
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award‑winning HARMAN University programs
• You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered.

No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support‑minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique.

We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish.

We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next‑Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound.

Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.

Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought‑after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever‑evolving needs and demands.

Marketing our award‑winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.

HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.

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.

HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance.(www. harman. com)

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