Distinguished 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.

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, Harman Kardon, and Mark Levinson
• Unite your passion for industry-leading audio experiences with culture-defining brand creative
• Create pitch-perfect content and centralized creative solutions that enable and empower globally aligned, localized expression across markets

About the Role:

Roon is seeking a hands-on technical leader to drive engineering execution, architectural decisions, and technology strategy. In partnership with leadership and engineering management, this role ensures that technical direction aligns with business and product goals while balancing scalability, efficiency, and innovation. You will be the linchpin of our application development teams, steering us towards greatness. Your role is not just about writing code - it's about leading the charge in critical architectural decisions that define the foundation of our B2C products. Unleash your creativity and technical prowess to build and uphold exceptional standards that become benchmarks in our industry. Embrace the challenge of creating cutting-edge technologies that position us as leaders and be instrumental in charting the course to a future defined by innovation and excellence.

This role is focused on hands-on technical contribution and decision-making, technical oversight, and the enablement of engineering success rather than direct team management. You will evaluate trade-offs between legacy and new technologies, drive high-impact solutions, and ensure technical execution supports Roon's growth and product vision. Additionally, you will play a key role in resolving cross-product technical challenges where clear ownership is not established, ensuring alignment and collaboration across development teams.

Your Team:

Dedicated to perfecting the suite of Roon products, you and the technology teams share a commitment to delivering an unmatched, immersive music experience. By blending state-of-the-art technology, creative design, and user-friendly features, the teams strive to enrich the lives of audiophiles and music lovers worldwide. Their commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative culture ensures that each team is equipped to contribute their expertise. While this role shares development and execution with the teams, it also owns the shaping of technical direction, guiding strategic decisions, and ensuring alignment with business priorities.

You will collaborate closely with leadership and R&D team management to ensure that technical execution supports Roon's long-term product, platform, and market goals. Additionally, you will drive alignment across both Product and Engineering.

What You Will Do

• Lead Development Across Platforms:
  • Guide Roon's overall technical direction in collaboration with leadership and engineering management.
  • Lead high-impact architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with product strategy.
  • Assess trade-offs between legacy systems and new solutions, ensuring technical investments maximize ROI and long-term sustainability.
  • Design and develop .NET-based software solutions for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
• Shape our Technical Vision and Drive Innovation:
  • Define and evolve Roon's technology roadmap, ensuring it supports long-term business and product objectives.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them where they provide clear business value.
  • Collaborate with engineering management to align execution with strategic priorities while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
  • Balance opportunities and challenges across Roon's product lines, ensuring collaboration between teams (e.g., Roon and Arc) where technical dependencies exist.
  • Act as the technical authority in cross-product challenges, providing clarity where no single owner exists and ensuring that priorities align with broader business and product goals.
• Guide and Mentor:
  • Act as a technical advisor to leadership, supporting decision-making with clear, well-reasoned technical insights.
  • Mentor and collaborate with engineering teams, fostering a culture of high-impact decision-making and best practices
• Collaborate and Communicate:
  • Partner with leadership to ensure technology decisions align with business needs.
  • Advise and collaborate with engineering management, supporting technical direction without directly managing teams.
  • Work cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Analytics to ensure engineering efforts enhance the user experience.
  • Identify and resolve execution bottlenecks, ensuring timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Deliver Excellence:
  Anticipate risks and challenges across domains, crafting solutions that align with organizational goals while delivering engaging, user-focused experiences. Balance immediate deliverables with long-term vision to inspire confidence and excitement among stakeholders.

What You Need:

• Proven Expertise:
  20+ years of software development experience, with a strong record of delivering high-quality solutions in areas such as:
  • Cross-platform desktop and mobile application development.
  • User Interface engineering.
  • Databases and backend programming.
  • Networking and real-time communication.
  • Audio technologies and streaming systems.
  • Graphics, including real-time rendering or image processing.
  • Performance profiling, debugging, and optimization for scalable software solutions.
  • Experience evaluating and balancing legacy vs. new technology investments based on ROI and business impact.
• Technical Mastery:
  • Recognized as an internal technical expert with broad knowledge across domains and technologies.
  • Deep expertise in consumer-facing (B2C) software development, particularly using C#.
  • Ability to anticipate and adapt to industry trends, driving the adoption of new technologies and practices.
• Leadership and Strategy:
  • Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects and technical teams.
  • Experience in defining and implementing core engineering principles, processes, and standards across teams.
  • Strong decision-making skills, balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals.
  • Ability to balance immediate technical needs with long-term strategy.
• Communication and Influence:
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and influence business direction and product priorities through technical insight and innovation.
• Passion for Innovation:
  • A track record of creativity and innovation in solving complex problems and delivering new products or services.
  • Deep interest in audio networking, streaming technologies, and crafting exceptional user experiences.

What is Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Experience with C/C++ programming.
• Experience in GPU programming, specifically real-time rendering and image processing.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Position is 100% Remote
• You must be available for meetings and team interaction during typical continental US business hours.
• Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestically and internationally.
• Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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Salary Ranges:

$ 185,250 - $ 271,700

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.