Principal MLOps Engineer (m/f/d)

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

We are seeking a Principal MLOps Engineer specializing in the productization of AI/ML-based features to join Harman Automotive AI Lab. Harman Automotive is an industry leader in creating automotive-grade consumer experiences. Our mission is to revolutionize the in-cabin experience with our iconic brands such as Harman, JBL, Infinity, Mark Levinson, Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, Revel, and Lexicon.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MLOps and a strong passion for deploying and maintaining AI/ML solutions in both cloud and edge environments. This role requires proven experience in building robust, reproducible ML pipelines and optimizing development workflows. The candidate will lead end-to-end MLOps initiatives, working closely with internal ML teams, IT, and external suppliers to define and implement best practices and ensure the effective use of tools and infrastructure

What You Will Do

• Design, build and maintain MLOps pipelines to support experimentation, continuous integration, and deployment (CI/CD), verification, validation, and monitoring of ML models in development and production

• Implement solutions for automating the full end-to-end ML model development workflows

• Continuously improve the efficiency of the MLOps workflows with industry benchmark and cutting-edge tools and best practices

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary AI/ML teams to identify their ML workflow requirements and to implement these in the MLOps system

What You Need to be Successful

• Master's degree  in computer science or comparable practical experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in implementing production-level ML & AI solutions

• 4+ years of experience implementing solutions on popular cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), good knowledge of the main services.

• 5 years of experience working with MLOps and cloud machine-learning platforms like SageMaker, DataBricks

• Proficiency in (object-oriented) programming with Python, familiarity with TDD and clean code principles

• In-depth knowledge of python frameworks:

  • scientific libraries /data wrangling (numpy, scipy, pandas)

  • deep learning (pytorch, torchvision, detectron, tensorflow)

• Understanding of popular neural network architectures: CNN's, Transformers, Recurrent Networks

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel

• Be willing to work in an office or home office in Garching, Germany

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.

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

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

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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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.