Software Engineer - Product Variant Coding

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.

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

As a Product Release Coordinator and Variant Coding Engineer, you will be responsible for managing product releases, coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders, and ensuring accurate variant coding across programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely, error‑free product releases while maintaining consistency between engineering data, configurations, and product variants throughout the lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate product releases across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program teams.
• Manage release schedules, milestones, and dependencies to ensure on‑time deliveries.
• Own and maintain variant coding and configuration data across platforms and product lines.
• Validate correctness and consistency of feature codes, options, and variants.
• Ensure alignment between engineering BOMs, product configurations, and release documentation.
• Support change management activities, including ECR/ECO analysis and implementation.
• Track, analyze, and report release readiness, risks, and dependencies.
• Act as a single point of contact for release‑related coordination and communication.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and customer requirements.

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science or related disciplines).
• 3 to 6 years of experience in product release coordination, configuration management, or variant coding.
• Hands-on experience working in automotive or embedded product environments.
• Experience coordinating with cross‑functional global teams.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) and release processes.
• Hands-on experience with variant coding, configuration management, or product options handling.
• Working knowledge of BOM structures, part numbers, and change management workflows.
• Experience using tools such as PLM systems, Excel, Jira, Confluence, or similar tracking tools.
• Ability to analyze complex data and ensure accuracy across variants and releases.
• Strong organizational and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, milestone‑driven environment.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Prior experience in automotive OEM or Tier‑1 supplier environments.
• Hands-on exposure to SAP / Teamcenter / Windchill / PTC / similar PLM tools.
• Knowledge of vehicle variants, feature coding, or market‑specific configurations.
• Experience supporting multiple programs/releases simultaneously.
• Exposure to quality, homologation, or regulatory considerations in product releases.

What We Offer

 - 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

- You are expected to work all 5 days in a week in office

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.