Software Engineer - Tools & Infrastructure

Garmin Ltd.; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Tools and Infrastructure Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cochrane. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain essential tools and testing frameworks that empower product development and technology teams. You will work with modern tech stacks to create high-performing distributed systems, manage databases, and ensure the reliability of the tools used across the globe. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive workplace. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Onsite fitness centre

Flexible savings plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Student loan repayment program

Fitness reimbursements

Wellness Program

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and CI/CD tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain tools and testing frameworks for product development.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and support internal customers.
• Collaborate across global teams to define necessary tools.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years of relevant experience

Tools

SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Zuul)

Git

Docker

Robot Framework

Job description

Overview

If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re looking for you! We are hiring a full-time Tools and Infrastructure Software Engineer at the Garmin Canada headquarters in Cochrane, AB. You will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the tools and testing frameworks. These frameworks are essential for product development & technology teams who rely on us every day to ensure we are releasing high quality products to our customers.

At Garmin, Tools and Infrastructure Software Engineers are passionate about helping our internal customers to get the best tools they need. Essential functions of this role include:

1. Work on modern tech stacks and frameworks to deliver high-performant, highly reliable distributed systems for data processing and analysis for Global Garmin teams.
2. Design database systems to manage the exponential growth in the sensor data we collect, which is then used to develop cutting-edge new technologies and new products, such as the Rally pedal-based power meters.
3. Leverage high-performance grid computing solutions while developing frameworks used to prototype and evaluate complex algorithms, such as the Garmin Elevate optical heart rate technology.
4. Design distributed file systems to facilitate collaboration across the global Garmin team spanning four different continents.
5. Consistently revisit the needs of the product development & technology teams and help them define the tools they need to accomplish their job efficiently.
6. Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for different products and tools.
7. Maintain and improve the test framework used by our internal customer teams.
8. Maintain and create tools and web apps used by the product development & technology teams.
9. Be able to learn or get familiar with new scripting or programming languages to complete tasks.
10. Be the first line of support to our internal customers.
11. Run diagnostic and profiling on the infrastructure to detect issues beforehand.
12. Follow scrum agile process.
13. Participate in peer code and design review.
14. Create and update documentation such as user manuals, software design documents, system requirements, meeting minutes, and project retrospectives.
15. Train and mentor new team members or interns.

Qualifications

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
2. Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0).
3. Proficient in Python, especially with typing, async, pytest and venv’s.
4. General knowledge and familiarity with SQL databases, particularly MySQL and PostgreSQL.
5. Experience with a Web framework, preferably React, Flask, FastAPI or Django.
6. Experience with a CI/CD tool such as Jenkins or Zuul.
7. Proficient with Git (preferably with the command line interface).
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Demonstrates ability to provide reliable solutions to a variety of complex problems using sound problem-solving techniques.
10. Works under general supervision of team leader or mentor.
11. Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
12. Ability to work well with others across several locations worldwide in a highly collaborative environment.
13. Experience working in a team environment.

Other desirable skills and experience (nice-to-have):

1. Experience with Robot Framework.
2. Experience with Docker.
3. Experience with noSQL databases, such as MongoDB or Elastic.
4. Experience with maintaining small to medium sized network infrastructure.
5. Experience with distributed systems.
6. System administrator / IT experience with Windows (10 and server).
7. System administrator / IT experience with Linux (Rocky and Ubuntu).
8. Experience with security systems, such as Active Directory, OAuth, and Hashicorp Vault.
9. Experience with Google tests and code coverage tools.
10. Experience with programming languages such as C, C++ and C#.
11. Experience with Ansible.
12. Experience with some common Python packages, such as poetry, scipy and pandas.
13. Experience with build systems, including Makefiles, CMake, or Waf.
14. Relevant experience with embedded systems and/or dev boards.
15. Proficient in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and similar hardware.

Company Information

At Garmin Canada, we create more than just products – we inspire solutions and innovations that change and shape how we live, work and play. You’ll get to play an integral role in helping us bring cutting-edge products from concept to market, while working alongside a diverse group of top talent from across 34 countries. When you work at Garmin, adventure doesn’t have to wait for the weekend. This is where you can put your passions into action – and enjoy what you do every day!

You’ll be part of something big. Every associate is encouraged to think big and share their ideas, which is why our office supports an open-door policy. We’re continuing to grow year over year, and we invest in our associates to help them learn, grow, and advance their careers at every level! If you’re an innovator, solution creator, or just like to get things done, you’ll fit in perfectly!

You’ll love our office culture. We believe in work-life integration and place high value on diversity, inclusion and belonging. Our onsite fitness centre, ergonomic sit-stand desks, Business Resource Groups, Social Committee and Wellness Program all contribute to the commitment we have to the overall wellness of every associate.

You’ll receive fantastic benefits. Our benefit plans and company culture encourage a healthy lifestyle. Our benefits continue to evolve to meet the needs of our associates. You’ll get flexibility with our competitive company matching savings plans with your choice of tax-free or non-registered savings accounts. We also have an employee stock purchase plan, student loan repayment program, and fitness reimbursements – just to name a few!

You’ll love the views. Our hybrid work model will enable you to enjoy the views from your home office, as well as the view of the Rocky Mountains from our office in Cochrane! With bike parks and trails right outside our front door, our office is perfectly positioned for testing out the very products we develop here.

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: In the spirit of truth, reconciliation, and respect we recognize Treaty 7 traditional territory. We acknowledge the Métis people of Alberta on whose traditional territory this building stands, and who share a deep connection with this land. We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 34 countries. At Garmin Canada our commitment is to celebrate character. We purposefully integrate diversity, inclusion and belonging into everything that we do in order to ensure all associates feel seen, heard, and valued.

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Garmin Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, and sexual orientation.