System/Solutions Architecture

About the Role

The Program Architect owns the end-to-end system and software architecture for IVI, CDC, and CCU programs, acting as the lead technical authority for both awarded program execution and new business pursuits.

This role represents the architecture function in customer-facing and internal engagements, ensuring clear communication, end-to-end requirements traceability, architectural consistency, timely delivery of architectural work products, and effective management of technical risks and performance.

Your Team

You will be part of a global system architecture organization responsible for defining and guiding the system and software architecture of next-generation cockpit platforms.

There is no direct or indirect report to this role.

What You Will Do

· Own the overall system and software architecture for assigned IVI, CDC, and CCU programs.

· Drive the technical concept for RFQ and RFI activities as the lead architect.

· Make and document critical design decisions aligned with program objectives and technical strategy.

· Represent architecture in customer and internal meetings, ensuring clarity and cross-functional alignment.

· Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability across system and software architecture artifacts.

· Collaborate with Core and Solution Architects to integrate domain expertise and maintain architectural consistency.

· Continuously optimize design solutions with respect to cost, performance, and scalability.

· Act as the technical authority for program-level escalations and trade-off decisions.

· Coordinate with the System Architecture Program Manager to ensure staffing and architectural deliverables remain on track.

· Notify the Sys Arch PM of program-level escalations, changes in requirements, or schedule risks impacting architecture.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable discipline.
• More than 10 years of experience in automotive engineering and/or system architecture design.
• Proven experience delivering system and software architecture for large-scale automotive programs.
• Strong foundation in system design and high-level software architecture.
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of requirements, traceability and architectural governance.
• Ability to confidently represent architecture in customer-facing and internal meetings.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities
• Knowledge of automotive development processes and standards (ASPICE, V-Model, MGTL).
• Knowledge and experience with model-based systems engineering methodologies.
• Fluent in Korean and English, both written and spoken.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Familiarity with tools (EA, DOORS/DNG, JIRA, ALM, Confluence)
• Automotive functional safety and cybersecurity experience
• Background with simulation, HIL/SIL, test architecture, and coverage strategies.
• Technical management skills and experience
• Design FMEA knowledge and experience
• Experience with Korean automotive OEMs such as Hyundai Motor Group, Kia, or their ecosystem suppliers.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic and international travel
• Successfully completing a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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