What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern – Software Engineering, VR Domain position at HARMAN International?
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.
As a Software Engineering intern, you will focus on developing, testing, and validating software as part of the HMI/VR team.
What You Will Do
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.
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
As a Software Engineering intern, you will focus on developing, testing, and validating software as part of the HMI/VR team.
What You Will Do
- Run Speech automation in various languages/noise conditions and analyze test results.
- Conduct in-vehicle speech/HMI testing and identity functional and recognition accuracy related issues.
- Analyze customer and internal requirements and specifications and translate these into software designs.
- Analyze existing embedded software to add features, make modifications, find root cause, and/or port to different platforms.
- Tests software designs and code at the unit and system level to ensure that all requirements are met, and the highest software quality is achieved.
- Participates in internal design reviews throughout the program.
- Coordinates software validation activities with the software team leader.
- Identifies product requirements or performance issues and Works with the software team leader on resolution.
- Communicate with peers inside the HARMAN group to coordinate software development. This includes occasional travel for training or coordination with other groups.
- Completed coursework in Software, Electrical, or other related engineering fields
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to confidently interact with and present information to senior leaders and executives
- Must work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong understanding of C/C /Java
- Understanding of Android and LINUX
- Working knowledge of coursework software engineering
- Interest in the audio or automotive industry
- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program 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
- 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
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.
Salary : $21 - $38