Summer Intern - Software 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 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 Software Engineering Intern supporting our Ready Care technology, you will support the definition and development of the future of the product space. The goal of this group is to create the future of safety for the automotive in-cabin experience.

What You Will Do

• Support on literature studies for new trends connected to the in-cabin experience.
• Support in planning, design, and testing of new features like child presence detection, occupant detection, drowsiness detection, and alcohol/drug intoxication
• Support on product evaluation & Demo related activities including general testing, test report generation, pproduct demo setup preparation and executing Customer demos, as well as evaluation of digital testing methods for DMS and OMS systems using Synthetic data and Digital scenario generation

What You Need to Be Successful

• Coursework in in automotive engineering, robotics, or related fields
• Proactive mindset and innovative mindset
• Profound analytical and mathematical skills
• Experience with Python
• Experience with either ROS/C++ environment or MATLAB/Simulink environment
• Hands-on knowledge of Linux/Ubuntu environment and bash scripting
• Basic knowledge and strong interests in one of the following fields: ADAS/AD, systems engineering, and simulation
• Basic knowledge of MS Office

Bonus Points if You Have

• Background in computer vision
• Prior experience with IPG CarMaker, ROS, CARLA

What Makes You Eligible

• Must be currently enrolled in a related Bachelor's Degree program or higher at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program, and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program
• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Be willing to work in an office in Novi, Michigan.
• Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• Must provide full work availability from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work for positions/tasks that can be performed outside a HARMAN 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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Pay Transparency

Freshman: $21.00 Sophomore: $23.00 Junior: $25.00 Senior: $27.00 Master: $32.00 Doct: $38.00

Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.