Summer Intern - Software Engineer

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 every day.

About the Role

As a software engineer you responsible for hardware and software bring-up, feature enablement, and software configurations of Intelligent cockpit system. You will also be responsible for integrating and maintaining different software functional modules from the shared platform codebase and driving the software migration to the new kernel versions and Android pastries.

What You Will Do

• Digital cockpit software bring-up and feature enablement.

• Board bring-up(QC6/QC8, EA9/EA7.etc) and peripheral validation.   

• Device driver development and device tree adaptation.

• Android framework extensions to support automotive feature development.

• System boot and runtime performance optimization.

What You Need

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program, and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program

• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA

• Must have taken courses in, or closely related to Computer Science and Electronics

•  Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to confidently interact and present information to senior leaders and executives

• Must work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

What is Nice to Have

• Strong Operating Systems Knowledge(Linux/Android)

• Strong C, C++ programming skills

• Prior experience in device driver and device tree development

• Knowledge of system-level debugging.

• Interest in the automotive industry

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to work in an office/hybrid schedule in Novi, Michigan.

• Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work.

• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.

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

• Must provide full work availability from May 19, 2025 through August 8, 2025 and be able to work 40 hours per week

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally 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

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

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

Pay Transparency

Freshman: $21.00
Sophomore: $23.00
Junior: $25.00
Senior: $27.00  
Master: $32.00 
Doct: $38.00

Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.

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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.