Garmin Software Engineer Intern · Cary, NC Software Engineer Intern Cary, NC 10d ago

Garmin Ltd.; Cary, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Intern Benefits

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Cary, North Carolina, is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will learn to develop and test software for Garmin’s navigation products under supervision within a team-oriented environment.

The role emphasizes gaining experience in C, C++, and other languages, participating in software releases, QA activities, and maintenance of existing products while collaborating with team members to provide feedback on ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher as a general guideline.
• Demonstrated experience or training in a high-level language (C, C++, C#, or Java) related to Garmin’s needs.
• Experience with data structures or object-oriented design is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to develop software for Garmin's communication and navigation products in a team environment with guidance.
• Learn to test software using debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers.
• Learn to perform software releases and software quality assurance activities.
• Learn to perform maintenance on products in production as well as new software design.
• Assist in integrating, using, and providing feedback on products in development where possible.

Skills

C/C++/C#/Java proficiency

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing CS/EE/CE degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 at our office in Cary, North Carolina. In this role, you will be responsible for learning and training to develop software for Garmin's communication and navigation products in a team-oriented environment under supervision.

Essential Functions

• Learn to develop software in C, C++, Assembly language, or other selected languages for Garmin communication and navigation products in accordance with Garmin’s software development methodology with guidance


• Learn to test software using debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers


• Learn to perform software releases and software quality assurance activities


• Learn to perform maintenance activities for products already in production in addition to new product software design


• Associates are expected to integrate, use, and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of their normal job responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a field relevant to perform the essential functions of this job description


• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Must possess relevant experience and/or training in a high-level language such as C, C++, C# or Java relevant to Garmin’s business needs


• Must possess relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology relevant to Garmin’s business needs

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)


• Previous experience working in a team environment

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 Intern Benefits