Harman International Industries designs and develops connected audio and automotive technology used globally. The company operates through three consumer audio brands - JBL, Harman Kardon, and AKG - while also engineering immersive in-vehicle audio systems for the world's leading automakers. Approximately 30,000 designers, engineers, and innovators work across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
The company's technical focus spans connected technology, audio engineering, automotive systems, hardware and software integration, and next-generation consumer experiences across devices and platforms. Harman partners with major automotive manufacturers to integrate sophisticated audio systems into vehicles, whilst its consumer brands deliver cutting-edge products to the mass market. The organisation pursues innovation through collaborative teams that combine expertise across disciplines.
Harman operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung, which provides access to broader technological capabilities and market reach. The company emphasises a work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their contributions, take calculated risks, and bring their perspectives to product development. This extends across roles spanning engineering, design, and innovation.