Senior C++ Engineer - Maps Platform

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

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Senior C++ Engineer - Maps Platform at its U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. The role focuses on improving map data delivery and performance for embedded devices.

The ideal candidate should have strong C++ skills, experience in performance-critical software development, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data systems.

This position offers the opportunity to influence real-world user experiences in demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in software development.
• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments.
• Proven experience leading complex software projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance spatial data systems.
• Improve map rendering performance and data efficiency.
• Mentor less experienced Software Engineers.

Skills

C++ proficiency (C++14 or newer preferred)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Experience with complex data systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C#

SQL

Python

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior C++ Engineer - Maps Platform at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area to help improve how map data is delivered, stored and rendered across millions of embedded devices from wearables to cycling computers. In this role, you will work on core systems that enable maps to be highly efficient to distribute, fast to install and exceptionally responsive at runtime across constrained environments. This is a system and innovation focused role centered on C++, performance engineering, and scalable data architecture. You will tackle challenges in next-generation data representation, memory optimization, and high-performance multithreaded systems that directly influence real-world user experience in demanding outdoor conditions.

Your work will directly impact the responsiveness and usability of map experiences across our ecosystem.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a technical leader in the design and development of next-generation spatial data systems and high-performance runtime architectures in C++
• Own and drive solutions that improve map rendering performance, data efficiency, and installation speed across embedded and resource-constrained devices
• Design and review architecturally sound software systems using modular components to enable scalable platform evolution
• Evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies as they apply to future-facing mapping and embedded system capabilities
• Participate in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product direction, architecture, and innovation initiatives
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced Software Engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate map platform capabilities across Garmin products and ensure solutions meet real-world usage scenarios in dynamic environments
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex or cross-functional software development efforts
• Provide technical direction and contribute to system-level tradeoffs involving performance, memory efficiency, scalability, and user experience

Basic Qualifications

• Experience designing or working with complex data systems, file formats, or large-scale structured datasets
• Proficiency in C++ (C++14 or newer preferred)
• Strong background in systems-level, embedded, or performance-critical software development
• Demonstrated ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity and complexity in work output
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and apply appropriate algorithmic solutions
• Proven experience designing scalable, high-performance software systems that solve complex technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability serving as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or another relevant engineering/technical field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with map rendering, GIS, or geospatial data systems
• Familiarity with data compression, tiling, indexing, or spatial data systems
• Experience optimizing rendering performance or large-scale data access patterns in constrained or high-performance systems
• Previous experience in embedded, wearable, fitness, automotive, or other resource-constrained environments
• Superior academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Proficiency writing software in C#, SQL or Python for tooling and automation

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.