C/C++ Software Engineer - Core Tech Team

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Software Engineer 2 for the Core Engineering team at its U.S. headquarters in the Kansas City area.

You will develop embedded C/C++ software on embedded Linux/RTOS for devices like dashcams, chartplotters, and handheld radios, enabling advanced features such as cloud storage updates and wireless connectivity. The role involves prototyping, debugging network performance, collaborating across Garmin, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of relevant embedded software experience.
• Proficiency in developing embedded C/C++ on Linux or RTOS.
• Familiarity with CM systems, debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality embedded C/C++ software on embedded Linux and RTOS.
• Prototype and productize software features in a fast-paced environment.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve Wi‑Fi and LTE performance and interoperability issues.
• Collaborate with Garmin teams to implement new use-cases and improve existing designs.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and participate in peer code reviews.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux

RTOS

Debugging

Code reviews

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Configuration management systems

Build processes

Debuggers

Emulators

Simulators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 on the Core Engineering team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. As a member of the Networking Technology team, you will deliver software features for a diverse set of innovative products such as next generation dashcams, fishfinders, chartplotters, bike computers, handheld 2-way radios, and other personal navigation devices tailored for off‑roading, racing, trucking, and recreation. We push the limits of wireless connectivity to deliver advanced features such as remote device monitoring, media streaming, automated cloud storage uploads, automatic software and map updates, and many more unique capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Design and deliver high-quality embedded C and C++ software on embedded Linux and real time operating systems (RTOS)
• Prototype and productize software features in a fast-paced environment
• Analyze, debug, and resolve Wi-Fi and LTE performance and interoperability issues using wireless protocol analyzers as well as tenacity and ingenuity
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Garmin to implement innovative product use‑cases and to enhance existing designs to meet new requirements
• Integrate, maintain, and contribute to third‑party and open source software projects
• Utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
• May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project
• Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
• Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Perform technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems
• Contribute to technical research on new technologies
• Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes, and provide feedback on some electrical design aspects
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience (not including internships or co‑ops) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in embedded C/C++, preferable on Linux or RTOS
• Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)
• Collaborative and flexible, eager to learn

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Python scripting experience
• Experience with networking or communications across the internet including streaming audio or video
• Experience with wireless technologies such as Wi‑Fi and LTE

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits