Principle Platform Engineer

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 HARMANAs 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.A Career at HARMAN AutomotiveWe’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 experienceCombine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellenceAdvance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoymentAbout the RoleAs a Senior/Principal Platform Engineer, you will serve as the technical authority for Harman's BI, AI, and Data platforms — owning both the architecture and hands-on development of scalable data pipelines, platform components, and infrastructure that enable reliable analytics and AI capabilities.You will operate at the intersection of architecture and execution, personally designing and building complex SQL and Python-based data pipelines while setting the technical direction for the broader platform. You will define architectural patterns, drive engineering excellence, and remain deeply embedded in the codebase — writing production-grade code that sets the standard for the team.This role requires exceptional technical depth, architectural vision, and the ability to lead through both design authority and hands-on contribution. You will shape platform strategy, drive cross-team alignment, and ensure the long-term scalability, reliability, and evolution of the data platform.What You Will Do1. Platform Architecture & Technical AuthorityArchitectural Ownership: Define and own the end-to-end architecture of data pipelines, platform services, and infrastructure — making binding technical decisions on design, tooling, and patterns.Hands-On Development: Personally architect and build complex SQL and Python-based data pipelines, writing production-grade code that serves as the reference implementation for the team.Technical Vision: Set the long-term technical direction for the platform, evaluating emerging technologies and defining the roadmap for platform evolution.2. Data Pipeline Development & Engineering ExcellencePipeline Architecture & Development: Design, ...