Associate Test Automation with AI Engineer - Internship

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.

Join our Connectivity Test Center team to explore the frontier of AI-powered test automation. This internship focuses on leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced prompting techniques to generate, optimize, and execute test scripts and scenarios for next-generation automotive cockpit systems. You’ll work on real-world applications that blend AI, software testing, and embedded systems, contributing to the evolution of intelligent in-vehicle experiences.

This is a 6‑month internship (full‑time or part‑time) with a hybrid working model; on‑site preferred (Bucharest), depending on the testing setup and project needs.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to cutting-edge AI applications in automotive testing.
• Mentorship from experts in system testing, automation, and automotive systems.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects with visibility across teams.
• A potential pathway to a full‑time role in AI-driven system test engineering, based on performance and business needs

What You Will Do

• Design and implement test scenarios using LLMs for natural language-based test generation and refinement.
• Develop and experiment with prompt engineering strategies to improve the relevance and accuracy of AI-generated test cases.
• Apply vibe coding principles to align test logic with user experience expectations and system behavior.
• Integrate AI-generated scripts into existing automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with system testers and developers to validate and iterate on test coverage and effectiveness.
• Document methodologies, findings, and best practices for scaling AI-driven testing across cockpit platforms.

What You Need to be Successful

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience or strong interest in working with LLMs (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) and prompt engineering.
• Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.).
• Knowledge of Python-based testing frameworks like pytest or unittest to write and organize test cases.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Comfortable using AI-assisted tools to accelerate test design, log triage, and reporting—with disciplined validation and responsible handling of data.
• Evidence of excellence through meaningful projects (test automation, scripting, embedded labs, or tooling) and disciplined execution.

What is Nice to Have

• ISTQB Certification and ASPICE knowledge .
• Working knowledge of Android and Linux.
• Experience in Agile/SCRUM.
• Hardware experience configuring different setups.
• Knowledge in ALM; interest in Cybersecurity testing

What Makes You Eligible

• Hybrid working model; on‑site preferred (Bucharest), based on project and lab/setup needs. 
• Fluent commercial and technical English; strong responsibility and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Work in international teams with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers
• Use HARMAN Flex – chose the right working model fitting their job (WFH, Hybrid or Office)
• Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainings.
• Access HARMAN Web shop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG
• Are encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextime.
• And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks.

About HARMAN International

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® , Mark Levinson ® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company's software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN! 

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.