Principal Engineer, DSP

.KR1 Harman International Korea, Inc.

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Shenzhen - Guangdong, China Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted April 7, 2026
Job description

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.

Your Team

The position will report to Distinguished Engineer, DSP

What You Will Do

  • Develop Harman own sound algorithms per acoustic requirement.
  • Work together with algorithms authors to take over microphone algorithms.
  • Design DSP platforms to cater for different algorithms requirements(MIPS/Memory/Cost etc).
  • Port and implement Sound/Voice algorithms into target DSP.
  • Architect algorithms to various DSP system for product roadmap.
  • Work with Acoustic or Microphone team for algorithm tuning.
  • Regularly documenting findings, recommendations, algorithms, software, Etc.

What You Need

  • Master degree in Digital Signal Processing, Math, Acoustics, Voice or other related major
  • Rich experience developing sound or voice algorithms and proven record.
  • Must be a self-starter who can take initiative and drive to successful conclusion
  • Proficient in developing digital signal processing, audio/voice algorithm processing like FFT/IIR/FIR.
  • Strong acoustic/voice signal module development background. Like limiter, EQ, Crossover, AEC, ANC, Leveler, beamforming.
  • Proficient in C/Assembly/ C++ languages. Particularly Fixed-pointed C/Assembly programming.
  • Strong Matlab experience.
  • Familiar with common audio interface like I2S, TDM, PDM etc.
  • Experience on Wolfson DSP, ADI Sharc, Qualcomm Hexagon, ARM NEON or CirrusLogic DSP is preferred
  • Fluent Spoken English, Professional read and written English skill

What Makes You Eligible

  • Willingness to travel.
  • Willingness to work in an office.
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment
  • 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
  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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.

About this role

Summary

Develop sound algorithms and design DSP platforms for various requirements.

Job title

Principal Engineer, DSP

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Located in Shenzhen, China; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master degreesound algorithmsdigital signal processingaudio processingCC++Matlabaudio interface

Preferred skills

Wolfson DSPADI SharcQualcomm HexagonARM NEONCirrusLogic DSP

Specializations

digital signal processingaudiovoicealgorithms
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

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