Principal DevOps Engineer (CI/CD, Build & Automation, Yocto)

About the role

At HARMAN, we recognize that effective collaboration and adaptability are critical elements in delivering value to our customers. As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for DevOps and CI/CD practices across the organization. You will define strategy, drive innovation, and ensure best-in-class automation, scalability, and reliability of our build ecosystem. You will influence architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and elevate DevOps maturity across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement best-in-class CI/CD strategies and standards
• Architect scalable build and automation systems
• Lead design and evolution of CI/CD infrastructure (on-prem + cloud)
• Drive adoption of automation, containerization, and orchestration
• Oversee Jenkins/GitHub Actions ecosystem and pipeline standardization
• Guide implementation of Yocto-based systems and embedded pipelines
• Establish metrics, monitoring, and performance optimization strategies
• Solve highly complex integration and infrastructure challenges
• Mentor engineers and act as escalation point for critical issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align DevOps practices with business goals
• Leverage AI-assisted tools strategically to improve engineering productivity and workflows
• What You Need to Be Successful
• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in computer science or related field
• 10+ years of experience in DevOps / CI/CD
• Deep expertise in CI/CD systems, automation, and infrastructure
• Strong experience with Linux, Yocto, and embedded systems
• Advanced knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Expert-level scripting skills (Python, Bash, Groovy)
• Proven ability to design scalable and maintainable systems
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Bonus Points if You Have
• Experience defining DevOps strategy at organizational level
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems
• Knowledge of additional SCM tools (Bitbucket, Perforce)
• Knowledge of FOSS
• Fluent English skills and exceptional communication abilities.
• What Makes You Eligible
• Intrinsically motivated, achievement-oriented, and deeply passionate about technology.
• Quickly grasp concepts and adept at structured reasoning.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Fast learner, able to synthesize large amounts of information accurately.
• Demonstrate robust critical thinking and adept problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Additional Information

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

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