Software-Defined Vehicle Engineering

Industrialize SDV programs from architecture to SOP with automotive-grade development, integration, validation, and continuous software delivery.

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HARMAN AES helps mobility players turn software-defined vehicle strategies into production-ready software platforms. We support the full SDV lifecycle, from E/E architecture, base software, middleware, vehicle abstraction, virtualization, and compute enablement to cloud development, OTA, cybersecurity, integration, and validation. With automotive-grade engineering, Tier 1 product DNA, and proven delivery across complex vehicle programs, we help customers reduce integration risk, accelerate SOP readiness, and scale continuous software delivery.

Differentiators

Automotive-Native Software Integrator

Combines Tier 1 product DNA with expertise in AUTOSAR, Linux, Android, QNX, and safety-critical systems to deliver integrated SDV platforms.

Proven in Production Programs

Deliver, sustain, and evolve automotive software across SOP and post-SOP programs while supporting industry standards, compliance needs, and long-term lifecycle requirements.

Product-Backed Engineering Services

Leverage HARMAN Ready platforms, OTA capabilities, reusable software assets, and proven integration expertise to accelerate SDV development and reduce program risk.

Multi-Supplier Integration Leadership

Manage complex SDV ecosystems across OEMs, Tier 1s, semiconductor partners, cloud providers, software vendors, and integration partners with proven governance for large, multi-domain vehicle programs.

Engineering Excellence at Scale

Built on ASPICE-aligned processes, functional safety (ISO 26262), and cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/156).

Built for Continuous Software Lifecycle

Support OTA, FOTA, and feature-on-demand with secure updates, ensuring long-term maintainability and regulatory compliance.

SDV Architecture & Platform Strategy

Define scalable SDV, domain, central, and zonal E/E architectures
Create technology roadmaps, platform strategies, and service-oriented designs
De-risk architecture decisions through PoCs, feasibility studies, and platform validation

Base Software & Platform Engineering

Bring up AUTOSAR, RTOS, Linux, Android, and QNX-based platforms
Configure BSP, MCAL, drivers, middleware foundations, and hardware abstraction layers
Enable core platform services, operating system integration, and system foundations

Vehicle OS, Middleware & Canonical APIs

Build vehicle abstraction layers, canonical APIs, and reusable service interfaces
Enable SOA-based communication, diagnostics, and cross-domain data exchange
Reduce software fragmentation across platforms through common middleware and data models

Virtualization & Mixed-Criticality Compute

Enable mixed-criticality workloads on shared compute platforms
Integrate hypervisors, containers, and workload isolation mechanisms
Optimize performance, safety partitioning, resource usage, and compute consolidation

Firmware Over the Air

Integration of HARMAN’s proven FOTA solution across the ECUs within the OEM’s vehicle platforms
Extension and customization of the FOTA solutions for the OEM’s vehicle platforms and deployment infrastructure

SDV Software Factory, Cloud & Virtual Validation

Build cloud-native development environments and CI/CD pipelines
Enable cloud-to-vehicle software delivery and release workflows
Support shift-left validation with simulation, virtual ECUs, automated testing, and digital validation environments

OTA & Lifecycle Management

Design and integrate secure OTA and FOTA platforms for continuous updates
Enable update campaign management, validation, rollback, and release governance
Manage post-SOP software lifecycle operations across evolving vehicle programs

Function-on-Demand & Applications

Enable feature activation, personalization, and app ecosystems
Develop domain-specific vehicle applications and software-enabled services
Support subscriptions, feature-on-demand models, and new in-vehicle digital experiences

System Integration & Validation

Orchestrate multi-supplier hardware and software integration across vehicle domains
Customize platforms for program-specific requirements and production readiness
Deliver end-to-end validation from lab environments to SOP and post-SOP lifecycle support

SDV Architecture & Platform Strategy

Define scalable SDV, domain, central, and zonal E/E architectures
Create technology roadmaps, platform strategies, and service-oriented designs
De-risk architecture decisions through PoCs, feasibility studies, and platform validation

Base Software & Platform Engineering

Bring up AUTOSAR, RTOS, Linux, Android, and QNX-based platforms
Configure BSP, MCAL, drivers, middleware foundations, and hardware abstraction layers
Enable core platform services, operating system integration, and system foundations

Vehicle OS, Middleware & Canonical APIs

Build vehicle abstraction layers, canonical APIs, and reusable service interfaces
Enable SOA-based communication, diagnostics, and cross-domain data exchange
Reduce software fragmentation across platforms through common middleware and data models

Virtualization & Mixed-Criticality Compute

Enable mixed-criticality workloads on shared compute platforms
Integrate hypervisors, containers, and workload isolation mechanisms
Optimize performance, safety partitioning, resource usage, and compute consolidation

Firmware Over the Air

Integration of HARMAN’s proven FOTA solution across the ECUs within the OEM’s vehicle platforms
Extension and customization of the FOTA solutions for the OEM’s vehicle platforms and deployment infrastructure

SDV Software Factory, Cloud & Virtual Validation

Build cloud-native development environments and CI/CD pipelines
Enable cloud-to-vehicle software delivery and release workflows
Support shift-left validation with simulation, virtual ECUs, automated testing, and digital validation environments

OTA & Lifecycle Management

Design and integrate secure OTA and FOTA platforms for continuous updates
Enable update campaign management, validation, rollback, and release governance
Manage post-SOP software lifecycle operations across evolving vehicle programs

Function-on-Demand & Applications

Enable feature activation, personalization, and app ecosystems
Develop domain-specific vehicle applications and software-enabled services
Support subscriptions, feature-on-demand models, and new in-vehicle digital experiences

System Integration & Validation

Orchestrate multi-supplier hardware and software integration across vehicle domains
Customize platforms for program-specific requirements and production readiness
Deliver end-to-end validation from lab environments to SOP and post-SOP lifecycle support

Digital Cockpit

We help mobility players build and scale next generation digital cockpit platforms across IVI, instrument cluster, HUD, and HMI systems. Our digital cockpit services span platform architecture, software development, system integration, validation, migration, and lifecycle support across Android Automotive, Linux, and QNX environments.

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ADAS

Our ADAS services cover perception, middleware, and platform integration, combined with scenario based testing, data driven validation, and automation led verification. Leveraging dedicated ADAS labs and HIL infrastructure we help de risk complex ADAS programs and accelerate the delivery of safe, scalable driver assistance features.

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Automotive Software

We deliver end to end automotive software product engineering across the full lifecycle, from architecture and platform design to development, integration, validation, and lifecycle support. Our services span embedded software, middleware, AUTOSAR, operating systems, system integration, platform modernization, and post SOP maintenance.

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Verification and Validation

We strengthen automotive software quality through comprehensive verification and validation services across the vehicle software lifecycle. Our V&V offerings span test strategy, test automation, lab based validation, HIL/SIL testing, OTA validation, scenario based testing, and testing as a service models.

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Cybersecurity Practice

Offering a comprehensive range of cybersecurity services tailored to the automotive industry, including threat detection, vulnerability assessments, incident response and secure software development.

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Insights

White Paper: SOA Technologies as Key Enabler of the Software Defined Vehicle

Discover how SOA enables scalable, loosely coupled Software-Defined Vehicles. Download the white paper to learn more. for the Q&A: Accelerate your AUTOSAR journey with HARMAN’s Vector-certified engineering expertise.