Senior Android Engineer - Golf

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

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Benefit program eligibility

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Senior Android Engineer at its U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. This role involves leading Native mobile development in Android with Kotlin, providing technical leadership on complex projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in software engineering.

The ideal applicant demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a passion for technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Proficient in designing architectured software systems.
• Experience with algorithm research and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Native mobile development projects in Android with Kotlin.
• Research and solve fundamental engineering problems.
• Mentor less experienced Software Engineers.

Skills

Android development with Kotlin

Software architecture design

Problem solving techniques

Mentorship skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Android Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin as an individual contributor. The selected engineer will be working in our Device Interaction department on our Garmin Golf product line.

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out Native mobile development in Androind with Kotlin for new products and/or applications
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
• Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks
• Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
• Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
• Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
• Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
• Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)
• Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies
• Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
• Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience 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 with designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality
• Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
• Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output
• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
• Mastered proficiency in writing software in Android with Kotlin and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• An interest or passion for Golf is preferred

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.