Harman International

Harman International

Director, Experience Intelligence

Northridge - California, USA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
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About the role

  • 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.
  • Prioritize research pillars that will most enhance user experience and product differentiation.

Responsibilities

  • Research Leadership: Define and own the Experience Intelligence research roadmap - e.g. spatial audio algorithms (upmixing, 3D rendering, beamforming), adaptive noise cancellation and hear-through enhancements for hearables, perceptual audio evaluation methods), multi-device audio coordination, etc..
  • Project Execution: Oversee the design and execution of research projects from concept through proof-of-concept and prototype.
  • Ensure a rigorous approach to experimentation: develop perceptual metrics and data-driven evaluation so that perception becomes the objective function in algorithm design.
  • Guide the team in building testbeds, collecting data (e.g. listening tests), and iterating on algorithms using both objective and subjective feedback.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other divisions -e.g. consumer audio, automotive audio BUs, and Samsung/Harman ecosystem teams - to co-develop platform capabilities and ensure research outcomes fit into broader product strategies.
  • People and Thought Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent (DSP engineers, acoustic researchers, ML scientists, etc.).
  • Drive thought leadership by publishing research when strategic, filing patents, and representing Harman in academic or industry forums.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams of scientists/engineers.
  • With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson ® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world.
  • About HARMAN International HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services.

Requirements

  • At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company's award-winning success.
  • 10+ years of hands-on R&D experience in audio technologies (DSP algorithms, acoustic systems, perceptual audio science, and/or AI for audio).
  • Prior experience leading a research team or large research projects is required.

Nice to have

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Acoustics, Signal Processing or a related field is strongly preferred (or equivalent deep R&D experience).

Skills

  • Proficiency in algorithm development and modeling tools (MATLAB, Python, etc.) as well as implementation in C/C++ for real-time systems.
  • Familiarity with modern AI frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow) for audio research.
  • Preferred: Experience across multiple audio domains (e.g. worked on consumer headphones as well as automotive or pro audio).
  • Background in perceptual user studies or statistical analysis of subjective tests is a plus.
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).
  • HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets.
  • More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems.
  • HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
  • In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics.
  • HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
  • HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
  • Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued?

Compensation

  • HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
  • HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

Benefits

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status.

Equal opportunity

  • $ 199,500 - $ 292,600 HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
  • Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
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