Principal Engineer, Software Engineering - Cloud Computing

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 Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel

• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development

• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Backend Principal Engineer with strong expertise in Python or GoLang to architect and develop scalable APIs, system integrations, and data-driven solutions. This role requires close collaboration with Cloud platforms. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive, go-getter mindset, consistently taking ownership to identify challenges, propose innovative solutions, and drive end-to-end software development.

What You Will Do

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable microservices and streaming-based systems.

• Develop, review, and deliver high-quality backend services using Python/GoLang, along with robust data pipelines.

• Establish and enforce best practices across CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), observability, security, and testing.

• Collaborate closely with Cloud platforms and services to build resilient, cloud-native solutions.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 10–16 years of experience in software engineering, demonstrating sustained ownership of complex technical and architectural initiatives.

• Strong hands-on experience in backend development using Python or GoLang.

• Expertise in API design and integrations, including REST, gRPC, and messaging-based architectures.

• Solid understanding of data storage and caching technologies such as RDBMS/SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), NoSQL databases, and Redis.

• Experience working with Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including architectural patterns, IAM, and networking.

• Proficiency with core Cloud services such as compute, storage, and networking.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

• Hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Pulumi or Terraform, covering provisioning and state management.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release strategies using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins, including canary and blue-green deployments.

• Strong focus on testing and quality, encompassing unit, integration, and contract testing, along with test automation.

• Experience in performance tuning and scalability, including profiling, load testing, and capacity planning.

Bonus Points if You Have  

• B.Tech, Master’s in Computer Science, or a related domain.

• Strong understanding of frontend fundamentals, including React or Angular, TypeScript, and HTML/CSS.

• Experience with data analysis and deriving insights from data.

• Hands-on exposure to cloud-native technologies such as serverless architectures, service mesh, and GitOps practices using tools like ArgoCD.

• Familiarity with SRE practices, including incident response, runbook creation, and operational automation.

What Makes You Eligible

• Demonstrated production ownership of large-scale backend services, cloud deployments, and streaming systems.

• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to mentor and guide teams.

• A proactive, go-getter attitude.

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

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

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

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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.